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Rahul Gandhi Leads Opposition Demand for CEC Kumar's Resignation, Calls Nationwide Protest
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 12:08 AM
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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of irregularities in the electoral process and demanded his resignation. Opposition parties have rallied behind him and announced a nationwide protest scheduled for Friday.
Rahul Gandhi, speaking at a press conference, alleged that the election process under CEC Gyanesh Kumar had been compromised, citing specific instances of irregularities. He formally called for Kumar's immediate resignation to restore credibility to the electoral system.
In response, several opposition parties, including major regional outfits, issued statements endorsing Gandhi's demand. They accused the CEC of bias and urged the President to intervene.
The opposition collectively announced a nationwide protest to be held on Friday, urging citizens to join demonstrations in state capitals and major cities to press for the CEC's removal.
In response, several opposition parties, including major regional outfits, issued statements endorsing Gandhi's demand. They accused the CEC of bias and urged the President to intervene.
The opposition collectively announced a nationwide protest to be held on Friday, urging citizens to join demonstrations in state capitals and major cities to press for the CEC's removal.