Thousands Protest at Election Commission, Demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar Resignation

Protesters from farmers, unions and students marched on the Election Commission, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and scrapping of the SIR.

Black and white image of a crowded protest rally in Delhi advocating for policy reform.
Photo: Rahul Sapra

On Friday, thousands of protesters from farmers' groups, trade unions, student organisations and Left parties marched toward the Election Commission headquarters in New Delhi, waving banners and chanting slogans.

The demonstrators demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the immediate scrapping of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, citing concerns over the process.

Organisers also announced a nationwide anti‑SIR campaign set to take place in 88 cities, calling for coordinated action across the country. The protest was one of several planned across the country. Theshillongtimes reported the demonstration.

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