India: Authorities trampling on human rights in crackdown on electoral roll protests

By Amnesty International

Responding to the imposition of prohibitory orders, the detention of hundreds of protesters, and the suspension of internet and public transport services in Delhi and Mumbai amid peaceful protests demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner of India, Aakar Patel, Chair of Board, Amnesty International India, said: “The right to protest is not dependent […] The post India: Authorities trampling on human rights in crackdown on electoral roll protests appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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