INDIA Bloc Leaders Hold Protest, Demand CEC's Resignation over SIR 'Irregularities'
The opposition said the Special Intensive Revision process lacked transparency and vowed to keep protesting until Gyanesh Kumar resigns.
- On Thursday, the INDIA bloc held an 'Aakrosh March' in Patna, led by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision process.
- The agitation centers on demands for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, with the Opposition alleging the Election Commission and government orchestrated 'vote theft' to destroy democracy. The march follows sustained campaigns against alleged electoral roll discrepancies.
- Earlier on Tuesday, Delhi Police detained Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during a similar march toward the Election Commission. Police filed 3 additional FIRs against protesters during Wednesday demonstrations.
- Police stopped the march near the chief electoral officer's office in Patna, bundling Yadav and other leaders into a vehicle and transporting them to the Bihar Lok Bhavan. Former CPI Liberation MLA Ajit Kushwaha fainted during the demonstration.
- Gandhi stated the Opposition would continue facing arrests and legal cases to "save the Constitution and democracy," vowing to maintain protests until Gyanesh Kumar resigns. The agitation reflects deepening tensions over electoral integrity.
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INDIA bloc demands CEC's resignation over SIR 'irregularities'
Patna: INDIA bloc leaders, led by RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav, took out a march here on Thursday, October 8, against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise. They started the protest march from Shaheed Smarak in front of the state assembly and headed towards the Lok Bhavan but were stopped by police near … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & T…
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Times of IndiaINDIA bloc leaders hold protest, demand CEC's resignation over SIR 'irregularities'
Leaders from the INDIA bloc, including RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, protested against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They demanded his resignation due to alleged irregularities in the electoral rolls. The march began at Shaheed Smarak and aimed for Lok Bhavan but was halted by police. During the protest, some leaders were detained while Yadav was escorted for safety. The leaders expressed concern over threats to democracy amidst ongoing ele…
Under the leadership of Leader of Opposition Tejaswi Yadav in Patna, INDIA Block launched an outrage march against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and traveled towards Raj Bhavan. Police detained many leaders including Tejaswi Yadav and Mukesh Sahni and Misa Bharti.
Patna: Voter List in Thiruthalile (S. The eye. R) Opposition protests have also erupted in Bihar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging widespread irregularities. R. J. D leader and former...
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