Opposition lawmakers, including prominent Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, have been detained following protests against recent electoral roll revisions, which have sparked concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement. The arrests came amid widespread fears that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiyatiya Janata Party (BJP) is targeting Muslim voters through these changes, particularly in key states like Bihar. Critics argue that the electoral roll revisions could disproportionately affect Muslim communities, raising questions about the fairness and integrity of the voting process.
Legal experts are now calling for a thorough review of the changes, emphasizing the importance of protecting democratic rights. They argue that the revisions, which involve removing voters from the electoral rolls, could undermine the representation of minority communities and lead to long-term political implications. The protests, which erupted after the announcement of the revisions, have drawn attention to broader concerns about the BJP’s approach to electoral reforms and its impact on marginalized groups.