Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Indore Students Launch Second Protest, Seek Election Chief’s Resignation
Students and other activists have started a second protest in Indore about how elections are run.
They want Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
They also want clearer rules for choosing election officials and stronger ways to check voter identities.
Another demand is to use paper ballots instead of electronic voting machines.
The protesters say they are demonstrating peacefully.
They say they will keep raising their concerns until officials respond.
Students, youth and social activists began a second protest in Indore on October 10 near DD Garden, opposite Bholaram Gate.
The movement, called “Bhanwarkuan Indore 2.0,” demands Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Protesters also seek greater transparency and opposition participation in the selection of Election Commissioners.
Other demands include transparent appointment of Madhya Pradesh’s State Election Commissioner and secure digital voter identification to prevent fake or duplicate entries.
Protesters called for ballot papers instead of electronic voting machines and said they would continue peaceful, constitutional demonstrations.
- Who
- Students, youth and social activists, including movement leader Pawan Ahirwar.
- What
- A second protest demanding electoral reforms, including Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
- When
- The “Bhanwarkuan Indore 2.0” agitation began on October 10; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Near DD Garden, opposite Bholaram Gate, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- Protesters say they seek electoral transparency, accountability and public confidence in elections.
Protesters’ position
Election authorities’ position
Resignation and electoral reforms
Protesters’ position
Protesters demand Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and changes they say would improve electoral transparency, accountability and trust.
Election authorities’ position
The article does not report a response or position from Gyanesh Kumar or election authorities.
Voting method
Protesters’ position
Protesters want ballot papers used instead of electronic voting machines.
Election authorities’ position
The article does not report a response from election authorities on this demand.
- Movement
- Bhanwarkuan Indore 2.0
- Start date
- October 10; year not specified in the article
- Location
- Near DD Garden, opposite Bholaram Gate, Indore
- Primary demand
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
- Additional demands
- Transparent appointments and selection of election officials; secure digital voter identification; paper ballots instead of electronic voting machines
- Related demonstration
- An ongoing protest over electoral reforms at Tantya Bhil intersection
- Protest approach
- Organisers said demonstrations would be peaceful and constitutional