Dalit Sangharsha Samiti seeks removal of CEC, criminal case against Gyanesh Kumar
Members of the Karnataka Rajya Dalit Sangharsha Samiti protested in Kalaburagi, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They allege that the ECI is being misused by the Union government to manipulate electoral rolls and disenfranchise marginalized communities.
Why it matters
The protest highlights growing concerns regarding the independence of India's electoral institutions and the potential for systemic bias in voter registration processes.
Dalit Sangharsha Samiti seeks removal of CEC, criminal case against Gyanesh Kumar Karnataka SIR 2026 left Members of Karnataka Rajya Dalit Sangharsha Samiti staging a protest at Jagat Circle in Kalaburagi city on October 16, 2026. ARUN KULKARNI ARUN KULKARNI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/624dyk/article71593640.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10258_16_10_2026_18_50_42_1_KLB_DSS_PROTEST_1.JPG ARUN KULKARNI KALABURAGI-KARNATAKA- Members of Karnataka Rajya Dalit Sangharsha Samiti staging protest at Jagat circle in Kalaburagi city on Friday. They accused the BJP-led Union Government of misusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) for political purposes and weakening democratic institutions KALABURAGI Demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, the registration of a criminal case against him and the complete withdrawal of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, members of the Karnataka Rajya Dalit Sangharsha Samiti staged a protest at Jagat Circle in Kalaburagi city on Friday. Addressing the protesters, samiti State convenor D.G.
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