India news: Delhi protesters turn up heat on election chief

Thousands are expected to gather in central Delhi to demand the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, over deletion of voters from electoral rolls. Follow live:

• Large number of protesters gather in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar, demand election Chief's resignation
• Police tighten security, say protest permission not granted

Here are the top headlines from India on Friday, October 2: 

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