Is the CJP changing India’s political landscape?
Reported by Al Jazeera
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led movement in India, is demanding that the chief election commissioner step down.
The call follows changes to the electoral roll that critics say have removed tens of millions of eligible voters.
Opponents of the revisions argue the process is unfair and claim it is intended to help the governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Protesters describe the changes as a threat to democracy. The article does not report a response from the election commissioner or say what action will follow.
Key points
- The youth-led CJP is seeking the chief election commissioner’s resignation.
- Critics say electoral changes have struck tens of millions of eligible voters from the roll.
- Protesters allege the process is unfair and favors the governing BJP.