Thousands join Indian opposition protest

Another display of public dissent in New Delhi's sprawling city centre. On Sunday, thousands joined demonstrations organised by India's opposition bloc. Young and old, united again in anger at the government's recent changes to the nation's electoral roll. Our fundamental right to vote is being taken away from us. When we repeatedly speak of India as a democratic country, we must also question the attempts being made to disrupt the entire democratic system. The overhaul saw more than 130 million names removed from India's voting list, which critics say has disproportionately impacted minorities and favoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. Sunday's protest was led by Congress Party Chief Rahul Gandhi, who promised the massive crowd that he would hold India's Chief Election Commissioner accountable. Gyanesh Kumar will go to jail in India. The Electoral Commission has denied allegations against it, claiming the move was to eliminate duplicates and deceased or fraudulent entries. And it has cracked down fiercely on those trying to fight it. This is India. This is India and not a banana republic where you can incite arson, trigger riots or push an agenda for regime change whenever you please. Stop dreaming, Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi, stop dreaming. However, the Congress Party has gained traction with Sunday's protest, especially as it had the backing of the Cockroach Janta Party, who have led recent mobilisations. The youth-led movement have emerged as one of the biggest political challenges to Modi's 12-year rule, since its widespread demonstrations in July forced India's education minister to resign.