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NATIONAL · News18 India · 2026-10-16 · editor 10/10 · 1 min read fact-checkedquick bite

Rajnath Singh Criticizes Opposition Protests Over Electoral Rolls

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Union Minister Rajnath Singh condemned recent anti-CEC protests led by the INDIA bloc, stating that democracy does not grant a license for anarchy. Opposition leaders and student groups have demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls could exclude eligible voters.

BJP leaders, including Nitin Nabin and Kiren Rijiju, accused Rahul Gandhi of collaborating with anti-social elements to undermine democratic institutions. The protests continue to center on opposition concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral roll revision process.

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