CEC Gyanesh Kumar Row Escalates: Congress Holds Nationwide Protests, Demands Resignation

Congress workers held protests across states demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over the electoral roll revision row. The party has raised concerns over transparency and voter-related issues.

Post Published By: Sreeja Chowdhury

Updated : 28 September 2026, 1:56 PM IST

Congress protests across states over the CEC Gaynesh Kumar Row (Img: Pinterest)

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday organised protests in several states demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstrations were linked to the party’s objections over the Election Commission’s electoral roll revision process and concerns raised over transparency in the exercise.

Congress leaders and workers staged protests in different parts of the country, targeting the Election Commission and demanding greater accountability in the functioning of the poll body.

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Congress Raises Objections Over Electoral Roll Revision

The party has alleged that the ongoing voter list revision process requires more transparency and has raised concerns about its impact on voters.

Congress leaders have demanded that the Election Commission address their concerns and ensure that the electoral process remains fair and accessible for all citizens.

Protests Held In Multiple States

Congress workers held demonstrations across various states, with party leaders addressing gatherings and submitting representations against the Election Commission.

The protests saw slogans raised against the poll body, with party members reiterating their demand for action regarding their concerns over the voter list exercise.

Election Commission Issue Sparks Political Debate

The controversy has intensified the political debate around electoral processes, voter lists and the role of constitutional institutions.

While the Congress has questioned aspects of the revision process, the Election Commission has maintained that electoral procedures are conducted according to established rules and safeguards.

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Opposition And EC Continue To Face-Off

The issue has become a major point of political discussion, with opposition parties raising questions over election-related processes and the Election Commission defending its procedures.

Further developments are expected as the debate over the electoral roll revision and related concerns continues.