Indian diaspora protests in London over electoral roll revision
London, England, United Kingdom · Oct 17, 2026
Is it still on?
NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 17.
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The Tea in three lines
- Why they are protesting
- Members of the Indian diaspora protested against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in India.
- What they want
- Protesters demanded electoral integrity and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What changed
- Oct 17: Protesters and counter-protesters gathered at Parliament Square and outside the Indian High Commission in London.
Both sides
What protesters want
- Resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
- Ensure electoral integrity and protect voting rights
Organised by: Students' Federation of India, United Kingdom
The full story
Members of the Indian diaspora and student groups staged demonstrations in London against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in India and alleged police actions in Delhi. Rallies took place outside the Indian High Commission and near the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament Square, with participants calling for electoral integrity and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstrations were organized by groups including the Students' Federation of India, United Kingdom, drawing hundreds of participants who chanted slogans and raised flags. A counter-protest in support of the Indian government and the Chief Election Commissioner also assembled at Parliament Square.
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