Thousands Rally Across India Calling for Election Chief's Resignation

Thousands of opposition activists took to the streets in multiple Indian cities, converging on public squares and government offices to call for the chief election commissioner’s resignation. The demonstrations were coordinated by a coalition of opposition parties that allege the poll chief has compromised the fairness of the electoral process.

Protesters carried banners and chanted slogans demanding accountability, arguing that the upcoming elections could be tainted by bias. They urged the government to appoint a new election official who would ensure a level playing field for all political contenders.

The election commission has not issued an official response to the protests, and authorities have so far allowed the gatherings to proceed without major incidents. Observers note that the scale of the turnout reflects growing public scrutiny of India’s electoral institutions.