Tell Modi to sack Gyanesh Kumar, protests will stop in 30 seconds: Rahul to traders
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has challenged Prime Minister Modi to sack Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, claiming that doing so would end the ongoing protests against alleged electoral irregularities. The statement comes as the Congress prepares for a major rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan.
Why it matters
The demand directly questions the impartiality of the Election Commission, a critical institution in Indian democracy, signaling a deepening trust deficit between the opposition and the government.
Tell Modi to sack Gyanesh Kumar, protests will stop in 30 seconds: Rahul to traders left A view of Ramlila Maidan where Congress will protest over the SIR and resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi. Image used for representation purpose only. Sushil Kumar Verma Sushil Kumar Verma https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/xld4n8/article71626161.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/RAMLILA%20MAIDAN%2012.JPG SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA NEW DELHI, 13/10/2026: A view of Ramlila Maidan. as Ramlila Maidan, newly designated as one of the capitals three protest site , New Delhi on Tuesday. Photo: Sushil Kumar Verma / The Hindu The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Mr.
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