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Himachal Congress Demands Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar in Shimla Protest
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 11:01 AM
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Congress leaders in Himachal Pradesh staged a protest in Shimla, calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
A delegation of Himachal Pradesh Congress members gathered in Shimla on Monday, demanding the ouster of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest was organized to voice the party's dissatisfaction with the CEC's recent actions, which the Congress alleges undermine electoral fairness.
Participants assembled near the state secretariat, holding placards and chanting slogans that called for the CEC's removal. Party officials reiterated that the demand is part of a broader call for transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
The Congress has urged the central government to intervene and initiate an inquiry into the CEC's conduct. No official response from the Election Commission has been reported as of now.
The demonstration remained peaceful, with local police monitoring the gathering to ensure order. The party indicated that further actions may be taken if their demands are not addressed.
Participants assembled near the state secretariat, holding placards and chanting slogans that called for the CEC's removal. Party officials reiterated that the demand is part of a broader call for transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
The Congress has urged the central government to intervene and initiate an inquiry into the CEC's conduct. No official response from the Election Commission has been reported as of now.
The demonstration remained peaceful, with local police monitoring the gathering to ensure order. The party indicated that further actions may be taken if their demands are not addressed.