Student leader Neha Bora speaks on protests against India’s election chief | BBC News India

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Student activist Neha Bora has been at the forefront of protests against India’s election chief over the revision of voter lists, known as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The exercise, which began in Bihar last year, has since been extended across much of India. More than 130 million names have been struck from draft voter lists across 30 states and federal territories – roughly 13% of India’s electorate. The Election Commission says the exercise is intended to remove duplicate and ineligible entries while ensuring legitimate voters are included. Opposition parties and activists have alleged that it risks disenfranchising eligible voters. The Election Commission has rejected accusations that the process is being manipulated for political ends. Bora, a leader of the left-wing student organisation AISA, speaks to BBC News India about the protests, anger among young Indians and why she believes street movements can shape political change in India. Reporter: Moyurie Som Camera: D