Congress stages protest in Hubballi seeking resignation of Chief Election Commissioner
Congress workers staged a protest rally in Hubballi on October 11, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of electoral malpractice and attempts to undermine democracy
The Hindu reports that on October 11, Congress workers staged a protest in Hubballi, Karnataka, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The rally, organized by the Vidyanagar and Unkal block Congress committees, was led by Rajat Ullagaddimath, who alleged that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is conspiring to undermine democracy and deprive marginalized communities of their voting rights.
The protesters accused the BJP-led Union Government of manipulating votes of various socially disadvantaged groups and raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Tensions escalated when protesters attempted to burn portraits of the leaders, leading to a scuffle with the police. Several Congress leaders and party functionaries participated in the protest.
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