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Trade unions and farmer groups rally to oust CEC Gyanesh Kumar
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:48 AM
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Left parties, trade unions and farmer organisations have intensified protests demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing alleged voter list irregularities in Bihar villages.
Left-leaning political parties, trade unions and farmer collectives have stepped up demonstrations across several states, calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The groups allege that the election authority has failed to address irregularities in the electoral roll, including the presence of deleted voters who continue to reside in villages in Bihar.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) released a survey indicating that a significant number of names removed from the voter list remain on the ground, potentially influencing upcoming elections. The party argues that such lapses undermine the credibility of the electoral process and warrant the CEC's resignation.
Protesters have organised rallies outside the Election Commission's headquarters and have submitted petitions demanding an independent inquiry. While the Election Commission has yet to comment publicly, officials say they are reviewing the concerns raised by the aggrieved groups.
The movement reflects broader discontent among labour and agrarian sections, who view the alleged roll anomalies as a threat to fair representation. The outcome of these protests could shape public confidence ahead of the next electoral cycle.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) released a survey indicating that a significant number of names removed from the voter list remain on the ground, potentially influencing upcoming elections. The party argues that such lapses undermine the credibility of the electoral process and warrant the CEC's resignation.
Protesters have organised rallies outside the Election Commission's headquarters and have submitted petitions demanding an independent inquiry. While the Election Commission has yet to comment publicly, officials say they are reviewing the concerns raised by the aggrieved groups.
The movement reflects broader discontent among labour and agrarian sections, who view the alleged roll anomalies as a threat to fair representation. The outcome of these protests could shape public confidence ahead of the next electoral cycle.