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Punjab Congress protests in Chandigarh’s Sector‑17, demands removal of election officer
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 12:31 PM
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On Friday, the Punjab Congress staged a protest in Sector‑17, Chandigarh, targeting the Election Commission office and calling for the removal of officer Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists.
The Punjab Congress organised a demonstration on Friday in the Sector‑17 area of Chandigarh, outside the Election Commission’s regional office. Protestors gathered with placards and slogans, expressing dissatisfaction with the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in the state.
Demands centered on the removal of Gyanesh Kumar, the election officer overseeing the SIR process. Party members argued that the revision has led to inaccuracies and disenfranchisement, and they hold Kumar responsible for the perceived mishandling.
As of the time of reporting, the Election Commission has not issued an official response to the protest or the specific demand for Kumar’s removal. The demonstration remained peaceful, with authorities monitoring the crowd to maintain order.
Demands centered on the removal of Gyanesh Kumar, the election officer overseeing the SIR process. Party members argued that the revision has led to inaccuracies and disenfranchisement, and they hold Kumar responsible for the perceived mishandling.
As of the time of reporting, the Election Commission has not issued an official response to the protest or the specific demand for Kumar’s removal. The demonstration remained peaceful, with authorities monitoring the crowd to maintain order.