Nashik: Students Hold Candle March, Demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation

In Nashik, a group of students staged a candle march on Saturday, October 10, to protest against the alleged breaches of citizens' constitutional and voting rights. The demonstration, which commenced at the historical Ashok Pillar area, was led by students carrying mobile phone torches, posters, and banners, who raised their voices against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the Central Government, and the Election Commission of India (ECI).

The students' grievances were centered around the alleged undermining of voting and constitutional rights by Kumar and the ruling party, invoking the legacy of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. Upon the march's initiation, police officers stationed at the protest site intervened and apprehended several students. Subsequently, representatives from various student organizations participating in the protest criticized the police's actions.

The students also expressed their discontent over the alleged suppression of protesters at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. They alleged that similar demonstrations were occurring in cities across the country and vowed to persist with their agitation in Nashik until Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. The students demanded Kumar's immediate resignation and legal action against him.

A significant police presence was maintained in and around Ashok Pillar following the detentions. Despite being dispersed, the students remained resolute in their determination to continue their protest. The candle march eventually reached the statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar, where the students reiterated their commitment to their cause until Kumar stepped down from his position.