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Jharkhand Minister Warns of Possible Unrest in Delhi Over Calls for CEC Resignation
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 02:37 PM
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A senior minister from Jharkhand cautioned that protests could turn violent in Delhi if demands for the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation are not addressed.
A minister from the Jharkhand government issued a warning that public disorder could erupt in Delhi over growing calls for the Chief Election Commissioner to step down. The official highlighted that the agitation, if left unchecked, might lead to unrest affecting law and order in the capital. No specific timeline or scale of the potential protests was provided, but the minister stressed the need for a calm resolution. Authorities in Delhi have been briefed on the warning, and security agencies are reportedly monitoring the situation closely. The statement comes amid heightened political sensitivities surrounding the Election Commission’s role ahead of upcoming electoral events.