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Congress workers stage sit-in in Indore after police block march demanding Election Commissioner resignation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 01:15 PM
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Congress activists in Indore began a sit‑in after police barred their march from Harsiddhi Temple to the Collector's office, demanding the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Indore saw a state‑wide Congress protest against Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with activists demanding his resignation. The demonstrators started a foot march from the Harsiddhi Temple, intending to reach the Collector's office to present their grievances.
Police erected barricades along the route, halting the procession before it could reach the collectorate. In response, the protesters set up a dharna (sit‑in) at the blockade point, maintaining their demand for the commissioner’s removal.
Local law‑enforcement officials said the restrictions were imposed to prevent any disruption to public order. The Congress workers, however, insisted that the sit‑in would continue until their demands are addressed.
The incident underscores rising tensions between the party and the Election Commission ahead of upcoming electoral activities in Madhya Pradesh.
Police erected barricades along the route, halting the procession before it could reach the collectorate. In response, the protesters set up a dharna (sit‑in) at the blockade point, maintaining their demand for the commissioner’s removal.
Local law‑enforcement officials said the restrictions were imposed to prevent any disruption to public order. The Congress workers, however, insisted that the sit‑in would continue until their demands are addressed.
The incident underscores rising tensions between the party and the Election Commission ahead of upcoming electoral activities in Madhya Pradesh.