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Jharkhand Mukti Morcha workers protest, demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar resign
✍️ newindianexpress.com
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 12:16 AM
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Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) activists gathered to protest and called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) members assembled in a public demonstration, signalling their discontent with the current election administration. The protest was organized by party workers who marched and raised slogans demanding accountability.
The core demand of the gathering was the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, whom the protesters accuse of bias and procedural lapses. They urged the Election Commission to step down immediately to restore public confidence.
No official response from the Election Commission or the central government has been reported yet, and authorities have not disclosed any further actions regarding the protest.
The demonstration underscores growing political tension in the state ahead of upcoming electoral activities, with JMM seeking to pressure the commission ahead of future polls.
The situation remains fluid as law‑enforcement agencies monitor the protest and assess any need for intervention.
The core demand of the gathering was the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, whom the protesters accuse of bias and procedural lapses. They urged the Election Commission to step down immediately to restore public confidence.
No official response from the Election Commission or the central government has been reported yet, and authorities have not disclosed any further actions regarding the protest.
The demonstration underscores growing political tension in the state ahead of upcoming electoral activities, with JMM seeking to pressure the commission ahead of future polls.
The situation remains fluid as law‑enforcement agencies monitor the protest and assess any need for intervention.