The protests focus on the Election Commission's voter list revision, which the opposition claims disenfranchises millions. The government denies the allegations, saying the revision aims to eliminate duplicate entries. (Image credit: Manish Swarup)
India cracks down on youth protests as anger grows against Modi and election chief
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