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  1. Protests demand CEC removal over election irregularities in India
  2. The Central Election Commission (CEC) is facing allegations regarding institutional mismanagement.
  3. KPCC alleges ECI misuse of authority, leading to protests in Bengaluru and alleged voter removal in Haryana.

Opposition bloc and Congress held protests in Delhi and Bengaluru against the Election Commission.

23 reports, 12 independent Updated Oct 17
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Opposition bloc and Congress held protests in Delhi and Bengaluru against the Election Commission.

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Gyanesh Kumarelection commissionCongress

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  1. Protests targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 17, 2026, while K. C. Venugopal spoke on Indian democracy.Sub-event
  2. Sule demands CEC resignation and EC reforms amid political pressure.1 source
  3. Brittas supports legal action in SC as protests continue against the EC in Delhi.1 source
  4. Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar led protests in Delhi criticizing the Election Commission's inaction.1 source
  5. Jean Drèze criticized the security deployment in Delhi while Gyanesh Kumar serves as the Election Commissioner.Sub-event
  6. Shashi Tharoor criticized the Centre Government regarding Delhi curbs amid ECI protests.1 source
  7. Murli Manohar Joshi reacted to protests demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar.Sub-event
  8. Protests occurred in Bengaluru and Gandhi was detained in New Delhi as his party protested against the election chief.Sub-event
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  1. Congress and opposition leaders held protests against the ECI, demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.1 source
  2. Protests against the EC occurred in Delhi and Bengaluru.1 source

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