- Two dozen UN experts have called on Indian authorities to stop using excessive force against demonstrators protesting against changes to voter lists and requested an independent investigation into the situation.
- Protesters, including student groups and opposition parties, are demanding the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations that 130 million names were removed from voter rolls.
- Critics claim the voter revision targets poor, homeless and Muslim minority voters to benefit prime minister Narendra Modi's BJP, charges which both the Election Commission and government deny.
- More than 7,000 people, including journalists and lawyers, have been detained in Delhi amid reports of baton charges against peaceful assemblies and internet disruptions.
- UN experts warned that the crackdown violates international legal obligations regarding peaceful assembly, freedom of expression, and the security of individuals.
UN experts urge Indian authorities to cease 'use of excessive force' to curb protests | Reuters
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