Nationwide protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
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Updated oct 24
The latest in this situation
- The INDIA bloc protested against Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi, with traders in Chandni Chowk urging a postponement of the rally.
- Protests against Gyanesh Kumar expand geographically to Jaipur, Bengaluru, and Kolkata.
- Government uses force and issues notices amid protests demanding CEC removal.
- Gupta reacted to the ongoing protests against Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi.
- Gandhi and D. Raja attended an opposition meeting in Delhi demanding the CEC's removal.
How it started
Protests were held in Jharkhand, Lucknow, and Bihar against Gyanesh Kumar on September 28, 2026.
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What happened
Protests were held in Jharkhand, Lucknow, and Bihar against Gyanesh Kumar on September 28, 2026.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
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Protests against Gyanesh Kumar were held in Jharkhand, Bihar, and Lucknow.1 source
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The entities involved
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Jharkhand
state in eastern India
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Gyanesh Kumar
26th Chief Election Commissioner of India (Retd. IAS Officer)
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Bihar
state in eastern India
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