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Maharashtra Congress to Stage Protest Over Voter Rolls, Calls for Gyanesh Kumar’s Arrest
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 11:36 PM
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The Maharashtra unit of the Indian National Congress announced a protest demanding action on voter‑list irregularities and the arrest of Gyanesh Kumar.
The Maharashtra branch of the Indian National Congress said it will organise a protest to highlight alleged problems in the state's voter rolls. Party officials described the irregularities as a threat to the integrity of upcoming elections and urged immediate corrective measures.
In the same statement, the Congress demanded that Gyanesh Kumar be taken into custody, alleging his involvement in activities that compromise the electoral roll. The party did not disclose further details about the accusations, but emphasized that his arrest is essential for restoring public confidence.
The protest is expected to be staged in a public venue within the state, with party workers and supporters invited to participate. No official response from election authorities or law‑enforcement agencies has been recorded at the time of reporting.
The Congress has warned that it will continue to press for swift action if its demands are not addressed, underscoring the political sensitivity surrounding voter‑list management in Maharashtra.
In the same statement, the Congress demanded that Gyanesh Kumar be taken into custody, alleging his involvement in activities that compromise the electoral roll. The party did not disclose further details about the accusations, but emphasized that his arrest is essential for restoring public confidence.
The protest is expected to be staged in a public venue within the state, with party workers and supporters invited to participate. No official response from election authorities or law‑enforcement agencies has been recorded at the time of reporting.
The Congress has warned that it will continue to press for swift action if its demands are not addressed, underscoring the political sensitivity surrounding voter‑list management in Maharashtra.