Protests Escalate in India Over Election Commissioner's Tenure
Protests demanding the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner are intensifying despite a heavy-handed crackdown by authorities. The government's measures, including mass arrests and movement restrictions, have failed to quell the demonstrations, leading to heightened political tension.
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