Political opposition groups in India marched toward the nation's top court to voice strong objections regarding ongoing updates to national electoral registers, contending that the administrative changes unfairly benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governing party.

Election authorities have eliminated in excess of 130 million individuals from the active registration database, triggering widespread demonstrations across the country.

Further information and updates regarding the legal challenge and the status of the electoral rolls are expected to emerge as the situation unfolds.