Telangana Congress leaders detained during march to Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Police detained several Telangana Congress leaders as the march against alleged voter-roll irregularities drew CPI, TJS and other INDIA bloc allies.
- On Thursday, Telangana Congress leaders and INDIA bloc allies marched from the Indira Gandhi statue to Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities.
- The 'Chalo Lok Bhavan' protest was part of the INDIA bloc's 'Save Democracy' campaign, targeting alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and questioning the Election Commission's transparency.
- Police detained state Congress president Mahesh Kumar Goud and Minister Ponnam Prabhakar after blocking the march. During the event, a worker staged a 'donkey protest' wearing a mask of the CEC.
- Officials shifted detained leaders to the Punjagutta police station, where they continued protesting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging the Election Commission favors their political interests.
- Demonstrators argued the Election Commission must protect the constitutional right to vote rather than removing voters. The party leadership stated the agitation will continue until Kumar resigns.
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Telangana Congress Lok Bhavan March: CEC Resignation Demanded Over Voter List Row
The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee, accompanied by CPI leaders and INDIA bloc members, staged a protest march from the Ambedkar statue towards Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad. Protesters demanded the resignation or removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities and voter deletion during the Special Intensive Revision process. Speaking during the demonstration, Congress leader Danam Nagender claimed around eighty-n…
Cong leaders detained during rally to Lok Bhavan demanding CEC's resignation
Hyderabad, Oct 8 (PTI) Several ruling Congress leaders in Telangana, including ministers, besides leaders of other INDIA bloc parties were on Thursday detained by police as they marched towards the Lok Bhavan here during a ‘Save Democracy’ rally, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls. Ministers […]
Telangana Congress Holds Chalo Lok Bhavan Protest, Seeks Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Congress leader Mettu Sai Kumar said the programme was aimed at highlighting what he described as the BJP’s record of inaction and its alleged attempts to undermine the Constitution. India News | Telangana Congress Holds Chalo Lok Bhavan Protest, Seeks Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation.
TPCC chief detained during Chalo Lok Bhavan march in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee President K Mahesh Kumar Goud was detained on Thursday, October 8, during the Chalo Lok Bhavan March in Hyderabad against the irregularities in the voter list following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Congress leaders and activists held a massive protest rally from the … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainm…
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