Mass protests demanding the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner have shaken the country for a third day. Demonstrators allege voter roll fraud.

The protests come ahead of a Supreme Court hearing on petitions against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Opposition parties allege large-scale manipulation of voter lists.

Al Jazeera reported the demonstrations have spread across states. Protesters say alleged rigging in Bihar, where elections are due, shows the rolls cannot be trusted.

NPR and the Financial Times have covered the nationwide anger over voter list changes. The Election Commission has defended its revision process as routine.

The court’s hearing will decide whether the petitions against Kumar move forward. The outcome could shape the credibility of upcoming state elections.

Frontline reported anger over alleged rigging in Bihar. DW noted the top court is hearing petitions against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar this week.

AFP reported Indians protested the election chief ahead of the court hearing. The Financial Times said the demonstrations reflect deep distrust of the voter rolls.