On Sept 28, Congress workers protested in several states demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and an independent probe into voter-list irregularities under the SIR. Left parties protested in Patna.
Congress Protests Across States Against CEC Over SIR
From Delhi to Karnataka, Telangana and Rajasthan, Congress workers took to the streets against the CEC. The demands: his resignation, an independent probe and reinstatement of deleted voters.
Congress workers held protests in multiple states on Monday, September 28, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Where It Happened
Congress-led protests took place in Delhi, Karnataka, Telangana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, with demonstrations also in Srinagar and Lucknow. Left parties staged a protest in Patna. The party's youth wing marched to Jantar Mantar.
A Note on the Numbers
Some reports spoke of protests in 15 states. The coverage we could verify names around ten locations, so treat the higher figure with caution.
What Protesters Want
- Resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
- An independent probe into alleged irregularities in the voter list and electoral process
- Revocation of the 2025 voter list
- Reinstatement of 13 crore voters, a figure claimed by Congress
The Allegation
Congress leaders alleged that the Prime Minister and the Home Minister influenced the CEC to delete voters' names. These are political allegations made by the party, not findings by any court or inquiry.
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