India Cut 130 Million From Voter Roll, Fueling Protests Against Modi

critical · NYT World · Mujib Mashal, Pragati K.B. and Hari Kumar · 6 Oct 2026 · 07:02 UTC · Authoritarian Governance · 1 min read

Summary

Mass disenfranchisement of 130 million voters with apparent targeting of religious minorities represents systematic undermining of democratic processes and authoritarian electoral manipulation.

A protest in New Delhi on Sunday, demanding the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. More protests are planned for this week.

voter suppression religious discrimination electoral fraud democratic erosion political repression

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