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Punjab Congress Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation in Nationwide Protests
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patiala
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 12:01 PM
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Punjab Congress staged protests across the state, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Demonstrators in Bhatinda used a puppet to symbolize their grievances.
Punjab Congress leaders and supporters gathered in various cities across the state today to protest against the conduct of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The party demanded that the CEC step down, citing alleged irregularities in the electoral process.
In Bhatinda, a prominent demonstration took place where activists blew a puppet representing the CEC, symbolizing their call for accountability. The protest was organized by the party’s state unit and attracted a sizable crowd.
The party’s spokesperson stated that the protests were a response to the CEC’s recent decisions that, according to them, compromised the integrity of elections. They urged the Election Commission to conduct a transparent review.
Police maintained order during the rallies, and no major incidents were reported. The party plans to continue its campaign across Punjab until the CEC’s resignation is secured.
In Bhatinda, a prominent demonstration took place where activists blew a puppet representing the CEC, symbolizing their call for accountability. The protest was organized by the party’s state unit and attracted a sizable crowd.
The party’s spokesperson stated that the protests were a response to the CEC’s recent decisions that, according to them, compromised the integrity of elections. They urged the Election Commission to conduct a transparent review.
Police maintained order during the rallies, and no major incidents were reported. The party plans to continue its campaign across Punjab until the CEC’s resignation is secured.