Congress, Left parties stage separate protest demanding resignation of CEC
Congress and Left parties in Puducherry held separate protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstrations took place at different locations in the city with participation from various political leaders.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing political tensions and opposition scrutiny regarding the impartiality of India's electoral oversight bodies.
The Congress and Left parties staged separate protests in Puducherry demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday.
While the Congress organised the protest near the Immaculate Church, the Left parties staged a demonstration demanding Mr. Kumar’s resignation near the Civil Supplies Office at Pakkumudiyanpet. Former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy, Member of Parliament and PCC chief V. Vaithilingam participated in the protest organised by the Congress.
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