{
  "id": 16479519,
  "title": "Nashik: Opposition Parties Hold ‘Save Democracy’ March, Demand Chief Election Commissioner’s Resignation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/nashik-opposition-parties-hold-save-democracy-march-demand-chief",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T13:04:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/nashik-opposition-parties-hold-save-democracy-march-demand-chief-election-commissioners-resignation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Save Democracy march took place in Nashik to oppose the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and call for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Various opposition parties, social organizations, farmers, students, and citizens joined the protest on Saturday. The march started near Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's statue and passed through Shivaji Road, Nehru Garden, and Mahatma Gandhi Road before ending at the District Collector's office. Slogans like \"Gyanesh Kumar, resign!\" and \"Modi must resign!\" echoed throughout the route. CPI(M) leader Dr DL Karad expressed worry that SIR jeopardizes the voting rights of the poor, working class, backward communities, Adivasis, and minorities. He urged the need for transparency in the electoral process and an independent mechanism for appointing Election Commissioners. Protesters submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Tehsildar, demanding the immediate suspension and cancellation of SIR, reinstatement of the previous electoral rolls, and a citizen-participatory system for selecting Election Commissioners. Notable attendees included city presidents, party leaders, and student organization representatives.",
  "summary": "Nashik: A 'Save Democracy' (Lokshahi Vachva) march was held in Nashik to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Major opposition political parties, social organisations, farmers' and students' unions and citizens participated in the march on Saturday. Protesters alleged that names were being…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}