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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. Protests are underway against electoral process issues, putting Gyanesh Kumar under pressure due to calls for his resignation.
  4. Nationwide protests erupted demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).

Protesters, including Dhruv Rathee, demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner over electoral irregularities in Bengaluru.

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Protesters, including Dhruv Rathee, demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner over electoral irregularities in Bengaluru.

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Gyanesh KumarBengaluruDhruv Rathee

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  1. Protests expanded to Pune and Bengaluru, and Sibal questioned the CEC's protection.1 source
  2. A journalist was detained in Bengaluru during the ongoing protests demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.1 source
  3. Protests in Bengaluru escalated with demands for resignation and an incident involving a photojournalist.1 source
  4. Protests against the CEC continue in Bengaluru and Delhi; EC members also object to Kumar's decisions.1 source
  5. Dhruv Rathee attended a protest in Bengaluru concerning electoral irregularities.Sub-event
  6. Rathee's German citizenship is noted, and former commissioner Rao sought verification of protest criticism.1 source
  7. Rathee protested in Bengaluru, alleging ECI lacks transparency.1 source
  8. Dhruv Rathee joined protests in Bengaluru demanding the CEC's resignation over electoral issues.1 source
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  1. Protests in Karnataka escalate, involving Prakash Raj and Gyanesh Kumar, to question EC transparency.1 source

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Nationwide protests erupted demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).

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