Youth Congress Intensifies Protests, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation
What Happened
The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) held a protest outside CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s official residence in New Delhi, demanding his resignation. Protesters, led by IYC president Uday Bhanu Chib, accused Kumar of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Demonstrators claimed they were “keeping watch” outside his residence and at airports to prevent him from leaving the country. The protests follow reports that two Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, had repeatedly raised objections over voter additions, deletions, and changes to registration processes. Similar demonstrations were reported in Patna, Chandigarh, Bhopal, and other cities, with police using water cannons to disperse crowds in some locations.
Key Takeaways
The protests highlight growing opposition pressure on the Election Commission, with the Youth Congress demanding accountability and transparency in voter roll management. The controversy has escalated into a nationwide campaign, intensifying political tensions around electoral integrity.