Politics · India · 12 hrs ago
Congress protesters in Hubballi demand election chief’s resignation
Congress workers held a protest in Hubballi, in Karnataka, on October 11, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
They accused the BJP-led Union Government of trying to manipulate votes and said electoral rights were under threat.
The claims were made by the protesters and were not established in the account of the event.
The rally began with a reading of Article 326 of India’s Constitution, which provides for elections based on adult suffrage.
A scuffle broke out near the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation office after protesters allegedly tried to burn portraits of Kumar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Police detained several demonstrators; no further action or response from the election chief was reported.
Congress workers protested in Hubballi on October 11, 2026, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
They accused the BJP-led Union Government of trying to manipulate votes and alleged electoral malpractice.
The rally was organised by the Vidyanagar and Unkal block Congress committees under Rajat Ullagaddimath’s leadership.
Protesters read out Article 326 of the Constitution at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Circle before marching to the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation office.
Police detained several protesters after a scuffle over an alleged attempt to burn portraits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Kumar.
- Who
- Congress workers, including members of the Vidyanagar and Unkal block committees, staged the protest under Rajat Ullagaddimath’s leadership.
- What
- They demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over allegations of electoral malpractice and attempts to undermine democracy.
- When
- October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Hubballi, Karnataka, beginning at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Circle and reaching the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation office.
- Why
- Protesters alleged electoral malpractice and attempts to manipulate votes and undermine democracy.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Congress workers held a rally in Hubballi and read out Article 326 at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Circle.
The rally reached the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation office, where a scuffle followed an alleged attempt to burn portraits.
Police detained several protesters.
- Protest date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- Hubballi
- Chief Election Commissioner
- Gyanesh Kumar
- Starting point
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Circle
- Organisers
- Vidyanagar and Unkal block Congress committees
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