Opposition supporters in India marched toward the Supreme Court in Delhi on Monday, protesting changes to voter lists that they say favour the ruling party.
The demonstration, held under the banner “March for Democracy,” was the latest in a series of rallies. Police had erected barricades along the route and deployed large numbers of officers. Thousands of participants took part, and earlier protests over the weekend also saw people taken into custody.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has petitioned the Supreme Court to examine the matter after millions of names were reportedly removed from electoral rolls. Opposition parties allege the revisions give an unfair advantage to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party. The Election Commission and the BJP have rejected the claims.
Police have denied permission for several recent marches, citing public order. During one earlier event linked to the Communist Party of India, hundreds were detained.
The protests continue as the country approaches future elections. No immediate court ruling on the voter-list petition has been issued.
