India's opposition parties are planning a protest in the capital, New Delhi, to demand the resignation of the country's chief election commissioner, accusing the electoral authorities of failing to ensure transparency and fairness in the electoral process.
Opposition leaders have raised concerns about the conduct of elections and the functioning of the Election Commission of India. They have called for greater accountability and reforms to ensure that elections are conducted fairly and that voters' rights are protected.
The planned demonstration is expected to bring together opposition politicians and supporters seeking answers over alleged irregularities in the electoral system. Opposition figures have insisted that the election authorities must address their concerns and restore public confidence in the country's democratic institutions.
However, India's ruling party and election authorities have previously defended the integrity of the electoral process, rejecting accusations of systematic wrongdoing and maintaining that elections are conducted according to established laws and procedures.
The planned protest comes amid growing political tensions between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition parties over electoral transparency and democratic accountability. The dispute is likely to remain a major political issue as opposition leaders continue to press for changes to the electoral system.