New Delhi:Police in the Indian capital detained several protesters on Friday during a march addressing the alleged deletion of voters from electoral rolls.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the protests in New Delhi followed a report that two election commissioners had expressed concerns to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding decisions on revising voter lists in various states and federal territories. Demonstrators are demanding Kumar's resignation.

Protesters, organized by the 'Delhi Coordination Committee of People Against SIR,' carried national flags and banners opposing the ongoing electoral roll revision exercise. The Election Commission has been conducting special intensive revision exercises in several states, which the opposition claims have led to the removal of numerous voters from electoral rolls, a claim denied by authorities.

The protesters chanted slogans against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and attempted to march to the Election Commission of India's office. Local television footage revealed Delhi Police detaining some of the protesters, although the police have not confirmed the number of detainees.

The All India Students' Association, a left-wing student group, also participated in the protest, emphasizing on social media the importance of maintaining democratic rights, including the right to vote and protest. Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India insists that its actions comply with the laws and instructions of the Commission. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused opposition parties and foreign entities of trying to destabilize the country.