Relay Update · Nov 1, 10:00 AM ET · 3:31

Photos: Thousands join India’s opposition rally against election chief

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According to Al Jazeera, thousands joined an opposition rally in New Delhi, demanding the election chief resign over voter‑roll changes seen as favouring Modi’s party.

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According to Deutsche Welle, thousands are expected to take part in a planned mega march by India’s opposition in New Delhi over a controversial revision of electoral rolls.

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Elena, what do we know about the New Delhi rally—how many people showed up and what was the police response?

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One newsroom reports thousands joined the rally, and hundreds of police were deployed, with some carrying batons and shields.

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That helps.

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It remains unclear whether the New Delhi protest will lead to the election chief’s resignation or affect India’s upcoming election timetable, and how these parallel demonstrations will shape the respective elections.

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Do we have any sense if these protests could change the outcomes of other national elections?

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It remains unclear whether the protests will force the election chief’s resignation in India or alter the outcomes of the other national elections.

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Thanks, Theo. I'm Ivy, with the weather.

Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Alabama, and flash flood warnings for parts of Alabama, Arizona and Florida. In the Northeast, highs in the low 60s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 60s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Miami. In the Midwest, highs in the mid 60s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Chicago. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with rain around, and a few thunderstorms near Phoenix. The warmest spot on our map today is Dallas at 84; the coolest, Seattle at 53. If you’re flying, the FAA reports delays. Departures from Dallas-Fort Worth are running up to 59 minutes late because of low visibility. Departures from Miami are running up to 45 minutes late. Departures from Philadelphia are running up to 45 minutes late because of staffing.

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