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Congress to Stage Statewide Protest in Jharkhand on Sept 28, Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 08:33 PM
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The Indian National Congress has announced a coordinated protest across Jharkhand on September 28, calling for the resignation of Chief Electoral Officer Gyanesh Kumar. The party will mobilise supporters in major cities and towns to pressure the Election Commission for accountability.
The Congress party has scheduled a statewide protest on September 28 across Jharkhand, demanding the resignation of Chief Electoral Officer (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Party leaders have called for rallies in major cities such as Ranchi, Jamshedpur, and Dhanbad, as well as in smaller towns.
The protest is part of a broader campaign by Congress to highlight perceived irregularities in the state's electoral processes. Party spokespersons have urged voters to participate in the demonstrations to press the Election Commission for greater transparency.
The CEC’s tenure has been criticized by opposition parties for alleged lapses in election conduct. Congress officials argue that the CEC’s actions have undermined public confidence in the electoral system.
The party has also announced a series of press conferences and social media outreach to rally support ahead of the protest day.
Observers note that the protest could influence the political climate in Jharkhand ahead of upcoming local elections.
The protest is part of a broader campaign by Congress to highlight perceived irregularities in the state's electoral processes. Party spokespersons have urged voters to participate in the demonstrations to press the Election Commission for greater transparency.
The CEC’s tenure has been criticized by opposition parties for alleged lapses in election conduct. Congress officials argue that the CEC’s actions have undermined public confidence in the electoral system.
The party has also announced a series of press conferences and social media outreach to rally support ahead of the protest day.
Observers note that the protest could influence the political climate in Jharkhand ahead of upcoming local elections.