'Supported when They Were Weak, now...': Sonam Wangchuk on CJP's Protest Call Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Wangchuk said the protest deserves support as election officials face scrutiny over voter roll decisions and accountability in the electoral process.
- On Sunday, activist Sonam Wangchuk backed the Cockroach Janta Party's proposed October 2 protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, emphasizing that electoral process improvements are vital for democracy.
- Wangchuk's support follows an Indian Express report revealing Election Commissioners Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected at least 14 times over 10 months to decisions concerning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Responding to the controversy, the Election Commission on Saturday asserted all decisions relating to SIR received unanimous approval from all three commissioners. Wangchuk said, "If the election process is spoiled, then what is left of democracy?"
- Opposition parties in the INDIA Bloc plan a meeting in Delhi on September 30 to discuss a coordinated response, while the CJP protest begins in Mumbai on October 2 seeking accountability.
- Wangchuk described October 2 as a "very sacred day" marking Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary and demanded the government fulfill promises like the Sixth Schedule for Ladakh, linking electoral integrity to democratic survival.
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Sonam Wangchuk backs CJP's October 2 protest seeking Gyanesh Kumar accountability
Sonam Wangchuk has backed the Cockroach Janta Party's October 2 protest seeking accountability from the Chief Election Commissioner. His support comes amid a widening row over the Election Commission's handling of electoral roll revision and voter notices.
Sonam Wangchuk backs Oct 2 CJP protest against CEC, may not attend physically
Sonam Wangchuk expressed his support for the Cockroach Janta Party's upcoming protest on October 2. He highlighted the importance of electoral accountability in maintaining democracy and fulfilling governmental promises. Wangchuk mentioned the specific commitment made to Ladakh regarding the Sixth Schedule.
"Hope Entire Country Joins in Demanding Clean, Transparent Democracy”: Sonam Wangchuk Extends “moral Support” to Opposition Amid CEC Row
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "I always extend my moral support to all organisations and leaders raising such issues, issues that are entirely valid, such as cleaning up the election process and ensuring accountability. However, it is not possible for me to personally join every single movement...I hope the entire country will join in demanding this accountability to build a clean, transparent democracy," Wangchuk told AN…
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