Youth group demands resignation of election chief over voter list issues

UPDATE - follow-up to India's 'cockroach' movement targets election chief in political pivot: The Gen Z activist group known as the Cockroach Janata Party is now targeting the country's election watchdog after previously forcing out an education minister. On Thursday, group leaders demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demand follows a local newspaper report detailing alleged voter roll irregularities.

Details of the Report

The Indian Express reported on Wednesday that two election commissioners questioned Kumar at least 14 times over a ten-month period. These concerns focused mostly on the process of updating voter lists that started last year. Local reports state that this handling of voter list revisions could push out eligible voters and hurt trust in India's election system.

Shift in Tactics

This move marks a change for the group. They are moving away from high-profile street protests in New Delhi toward a broader campaign. Their new tactics include school audits, meetings with local authorities, and pushing for electoral reforms.