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CJP to Launch Nationwide Protest on Oct 2, Demanding CEC Resignation
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 07:37 AM
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The Chief Justice of India announced a nationwide protest starting October 2, calling for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. The protest will involve civil society groups across the country.
The Chief Justice of India (CJP) has announced that a nationwide protest will commence on 2 October, demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). The CJP stated that the protest aims to highlight concerns over the conduct of the upcoming elections and the perceived lack of accountability within the Election Commission. Civil society organisations across the country have expressed willingness to participate in the demonstration.
The protest is scheduled to take place in major cities and towns, with organisers coordinating local assemblies to ensure a unified message. The CJP’s call for the CEC’s resignation follows a series of controversies surrounding the commission’s handling of electoral reforms. While the CJP has not specified a particular replacement, the demand underscores a broader push for transparency and integrity in the electoral process.
Government officials have yet to respond formally to the CJP’s announcement. The protest is expected to attract significant media attention and could influence public discourse on electoral governance in India.
The protest is scheduled to take place in major cities and towns, with organisers coordinating local assemblies to ensure a unified message. The CJP’s call for the CEC’s resignation follows a series of controversies surrounding the commission’s handling of electoral reforms. While the CJP has not specified a particular replacement, the demand underscores a broader push for transparency and integrity in the electoral process.
Government officials have yet to respond formally to the CJP’s announcement. The protest is expected to attract significant media attention and could influence public discourse on electoral governance in India.