Current struggle not merely limited to resignation Gyanesh Kumar, it is also a fight to regain democratic space: CPI(M) MP John Brittas
CPI(M) MP John Brittas stated that ongoing national protests are a fight to reclaim democratic space rather than just a demand for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. He criticized the government's repressive tactics against protesters.
Why it matters
The statement highlights significant political tensions in India regarding election integrity and the state of democratic institutions.
Current struggle not merely limited to resignation Gyanesh Kumar, it is also a fight to regain democratic space: CPI(M) MP John Brittas left Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas at his office, in Thiruvananthapuram on October 23, 2026 NIRMAL HARINDRAN NIRMAL HARINDRAN https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/kerala/lv0j1z/article71619245.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/NH23JohnBrittas004.JPEG NIRMAL HARINDRAN / THE HINDU TO GO WITH STORY. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALAM, 23rd October 2026. Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas at his office, in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. PHOTO: NIRMAL HARINDRAN / THE HINDU The Union government resorted to more repressive tactics against the second round of protests because the BJP leaders feel that if they buckle once more, it would be a disaster with far reaching consequences, Mr.
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