Hundreds demand removal of Gyanesh Kumar in anti-SIR protest in Hyderabad
Protesters in Hyderabad gathered to oppose the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging that millions of voters have been illegally deleted. The group is demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Why it matters
The protest highlights concerns regarding electoral integrity and the administration of democratic processes in India.
Hundreds demand removal of Gyanesh Kumar in anti-SIR protest in Hyderabad left People stage a protest against the alleged deletion of voters and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, organised by People Against SIR, in Hyderabad on Sunday. RAMAKRISHNA G. RAMAKRISHNA G. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/jojk7h/article71623899.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC8141.jpg RAMAKRISHNA G Hyderabad, Telangana, 25/10/2026: People stage a protest against the alleged deletion of voters and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, organised by People Against SIR (PA SIR), in Hyderabad on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Photo: RAMAKRISHNA G/The Hindu HYDERABAD Opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and alleging illegal deletion of over 13 crore voters across the country in the process, hundreds from minority communities along with the representatives of voluntary organisations staged a demonstration at Dharna Chowk here on Sunday.
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