CPI(M) holds night march in Keralam’s Malappuram, seeks Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over 'denial of voting rights’
The CPI(M) organized a large night march in Malappuram, Kerala, to protest against the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. Protesters alleged that the CEC is denying voting rights to citizens and acting in favor of the ruling party.
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This highlights ongoing tensions regarding the independence of India's electoral institutions and the role of opposition parties in challenging administrative decisions.
CPI(M) holds night march in Keralam’s Malappuram, seeks Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over 'denial of voting rights’ left A march taken out by the CPI(M) through Malappuram town on Monday night demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. SAKEER HUSSAIN SAKEER HUSSAIN https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/swhmla/article71603416.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/CPIM.jpeg March expresses solidarity with Jantar Mantar protesters MALAPPURAM Thousands took part in a night march organised by the CPI(M) Malappuram district committee in Keralam on Monday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the alleged denial of voting rights to crores of citizens. The march also expressed solidarity with the protests at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi. Participants carried torches, placards, banners and party flags, and raised slogans against Mr. Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They accused the CEC of acting in the interests of the Sangh Parivar. Traditional art performances and slogans of “Azadi” were also part of the march.
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