India's Opposition Protests Against Election Chief Amid Detentions

India's opposition alliance is preparing for further protests after lawmakers were detained for the second time. The protests are focused on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with opposition leaders accusing him of misconduct related to a controversial revision of electoral rolls that has reportedly removed over 130 million voters since October 2025. The opposition claims that the deletions disproportionately affect minority voters and allege that Kumar is acting in favor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. Meanwhile, India is seeking to repatriate 69 nationals reportedly working for the Russian military. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that 139 Indian nationals have been discharged from the Russian Army, while 51 have died in combat. The opposition protests are expected to continue, with significant participation from various political parties and activist groups. On October 10, a major protest is planned in Delhi, and the Cockroach Janta Party has also announced demonstrations in other cities. Police have not commented on the detentions of opposition members, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra, who were briefly detained during protests earlier in the week. The Election Commission of India has dismissed claims of internal rifts and stated that all actions taken are lawful. The situation continues to evolve as the opposition seeks accountability from the Election Commission and the government.