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MP's Ujjain SIR Protest Enters Fifth Day, Demonstrators Demand CEC's Resignation, Announce Hunger Strike

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): The 'Satyagraha' agitation at Tower Chowk entered its fifth consecutive day on Saturday, with protesters demanding protection of democracy, the Constitution and citizens' voting rights, cancellation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The protesters also demanded fair and transparent…

MP's Ujjain SIR Protest Enters Fifth Day, Demonstrators Demand CEC's Resignation, Announce Hunger Strike

In Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, the fifth day of the Satyagraha protest at Tower Chowk unfolded, with demonstrators vocally demanding democratic safeguards, the Constitution's protection, citizens' voting rights, the cancellation of the Special Intensive Revision process, and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Their concerns over electoral integrity were underscored by recurring threats to democratic principles.

The peaceful demonstration received backing from various social and people's organizations, as well as numerous concerned citizens, including notable figures such as Seema Patel, Gatta Gurjar, Nirmala Malviya, and advocate Prakash Choubey. The protest's resilience was apparent as it continued to garner support from across the region.

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