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Politics
Congress rallies nationwide, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar resign
✍️ nationalheraldindia.com
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 03:46 PM
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The Indian National Congress organised protests across several states on Thursday, calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged bias.
Congress leaders mobilised supporters in major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, holding rallies that featured placards demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party accused the CEC of partiality in the lead‑up to the upcoming general elections and urged the Election Commission to step down to restore public confidence.
Organisers said the protests were peaceful and called on the Election Commission to address their grievances through a transparent inquiry. Several state units of the Congress announced further demonstrations in the coming days if their demands are not met.
The Election Commission has not issued a formal response to the protests, but a spokesperson reiterated that the commission operates independently and follows constitutional provisions. Analysts note that the demand adds political pressure ahead of the election schedule.
Organisers said the protests were peaceful and called on the Election Commission to address their grievances through a transparent inquiry. Several state units of the Congress announced further demonstrations in the coming days if their demands are not met.
The Election Commission has not issued a formal response to the protests, but a spokesperson reiterated that the commission operates independently and follows constitutional provisions. Analysts note that the demand adds political pressure ahead of the election schedule.