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Mahagathbandhan leaders march to Patna Raj Bhavan, demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 01:31 PM
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On Thursday, opposition leaders headed by Tejashwi Yadav entered Patna’s Raj Bhavan, handing a memorandum to the Governor that calls for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and protests against the SAR.
Several opposition leaders, under the banner of the Mahagathbandhan and led by Tejashwi Yadav, converged on the Raj Bhavan in Patna on Thursday. The group entered the governor’s residence as part of a coordinated protest against recent actions of the Election Commission.
The protesters submitted a formal memorandum to Governor Phagu Chauhan, demanding that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar step down. The document also voiced strong opposition to the SAR, though the exact nature of the grievance was not detailed in the statement.
Officials at the Raj Bhavan acknowledged receipt of the memorandum but did not provide an immediate response. The governor’s office said it would review the demands in accordance with constitutional procedures.
The march reflects mounting pressure on the Election Commission ahead of upcoming electoral contests in the state, with the Mahagathbandhan seeking to highlight perceived irregularities and assert its stance ahead of the next voting cycle.
The protesters submitted a formal memorandum to Governor Phagu Chauhan, demanding that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar step down. The document also voiced strong opposition to the SAR, though the exact nature of the grievance was not detailed in the statement.
Officials at the Raj Bhavan acknowledged receipt of the memorandum but did not provide an immediate response. The governor’s office said it would review the demands in accordance with constitutional procedures.
The march reflects mounting pressure on the Election Commission ahead of upcoming electoral contests in the state, with the Mahagathbandhan seeking to highlight perceived irregularities and assert its stance ahead of the next voting cycle.