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Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Leads London Protest Against Alleged Vote Theft
Hundreds gathered in London's Parliament Square on October 17, 2026, to protest against alleged electoral irregularities in India, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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THE PRIMARY BRIEF
- 01 · The primary finding
Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee led a "Stop Vote Chori" protest in London on October 17, 2026, over alleged electoral irregularities in India and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- 02 · The primary evidence
The protest, which attracted hundreds of Indian students and diaspora members, occurred at Parliament Square and cited issues with the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- 03 · Why it matters
The international protest highlights concerns over democratic integrity in India and puts pressure on Indian electoral authorities, indicating growing dissent among the Indian diaspora.
On October 17, 2026, Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee led an anti-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) protest in London, drawing hundreds of Indian students and diaspora members. The "Stop Vote Chori" demonstration at Parliament Square, near the Mahatma Gandhi statue, cited alleged "vote theft" and irregularities in India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Rathee specifically called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. A smaller counter-protest by pro-Modi supporters also took place, with Metropolitan Police separating the two groups.
This international protest highlights concerns among some Indian citizens and the diaspora regarding electoral transparency and fairness, bringing global attention to claims of democratic backsliding in India.
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