Protests in India over a controversial overhaul of voter rolls threaten Modi's standing

Summary

Indians have taken to the streets over a controversial overhaul of the country's voter rolls. An opinion piece in The New York Times says the overhaul threatens Prime Minister Narendra Modi's standing and has given new life to India's battered democracy.

Timeline

1. New York Times

   20 Oct 2026, 05:00 UTCSource ↗

   An opinion piece reports that a controversial overhaul of voter rolls threatens Modi's standing and has breathed new life into India's battered democracy, as Indians take to the streets.