Protests demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and ECI review
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Updated oct 16
The latest in this situation
- Akhilesh Yadav joined protests in Delhi demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
- SFI organized a women's march in Delhi amid protests demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
- Supreme Court hears petitions on detentions; Metro services shut down amid protests against Gyanesh Kumar.
- Omar Abdullah criticized the Centre over Delhi internet suspension and compared restrictions to Kashmir model.
- Protests in Delhi continue, leading to police deployment and calls for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
How it started
Mehbooba Mufti and Abdullah criticized the Election Commission of India's functioning and urged the Government of India to examine issues related to the electoral process.
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What happened
Mehbooba Mufti and Abdullah criticized the Election Commission of India's functioning and urged the Government of India to examine issues related to the electoral process.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Protests in Delhi and Ganderbal demanded the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, with Mufti and Abdullah comparing the situation to Kashmir restrictions.Sub-event
Abdullah accused the ECI of colluding with the BJP.1 source
Mufti, chief of PDP, protests EC row and appeals to Indian citizens.1 source
Political figures criticized the ECI and electoral process, urging the Government of India to intervene.1 source
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The entities involved
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Government of India
legislative, executive and judiciary authority of India
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election commission
body which oversees elections
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Mehbooba Mufti
Indian politician and Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir
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Abdullah
Indonesian political candidate in West Sumatra I electoral district
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