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INDIA Bloc Protests in Narayanpet, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal
Several political groups held a protest in Narayanpet on Tuesday.
They were part of a larger programme organized by the INDIA bloc.
The groups said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar should be removed from his job.
They also said they were worried about changes to voter lists.
They want people who receive notices to have a chance to explain their situation.
They also want officials to explain why a person's name might be removed from the list.
The protesters called for rules about Forms 6 and 7 to be followed carefully.
After marching, they gave their demands to an official at the district Collectorate.
INDIA bloc parties held a protest in Narayanpet on Tuesday as part of a nationwide programme.
Congress, CPI, CPI(M) and CPI(ML) Mass Line members staged a dharna and marched to the district Collectorate.
The protesters demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging he was acting in favour of the BJP.
They raised concerns about the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and called for voters receiving notices to be allowed to present their cases.
They sought clear reasons before voter names are deleted and strict implementation of Form-6 and Form-7; representatives submitted a memorandum to Collectorate AO Anil Kumar.
- Who
- Congress, CPI, CPI(M) and CPI(ML) Mass Line leaders and workers, participating in an INDIA bloc programme.
- What
- They staged a dharna and rally, demanded Gyanesh Kumar's removal as Chief Election Commissioner, and submitted a memorandum.
- Where
- Narayanpet, Telangana; the rally ended at the district Collectorate.
- When
- Tuesday; the article gives no calendar date.
- Why
- They alleged the Chief Election Commissioner was acting in favour of the BJP and raised concerns about the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Key facts
- Protest location
- Narayanpet
- Timing
- Tuesday; no calendar date specified
- Participating groups
- Congress, CPI, CPI(M) and CPI(ML) Mass Line
- Main demand
- Removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Electoral-roll concern
- The protesters raised concerns about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
- Requested safeguards
- Allow people who receive notices to present their cases and give clear reasons before deleting voter names.
- Memorandum recipient
- Collectorate AO Anil Kumar
Sources
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