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CJP demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over SIR election row

Political campaign threatens nationwide protests and 'Jantar Mantar 2.0' agitation if the Chief Election Commissioner does not step down within 48 hours.

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What to know

  • CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation within 48 hours on September 24, 2026, alleging electoral rigging through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
  • The demand follows an Indian Express investigation revealing that the other two Election Commissioners objected at least 14 times to SIR decisions, many taken without their knowledge.
  • CJP threatened nationwide protests beginning October 2, starting in Mumbai, and a sit-in at Jantar Mantar if Kumar does not resign.
  • Beyond resignation, CJP demands criminal proceedings against Kumar, an independent inquiry into SIR, repeal of the 2023 Appointment of Chief Election Commissioner Act, and restoration of January 2025 electoral rolls.

“Everywhere we are going as part of our 'School Theek Karo' campaign, people are upset and asking for a change. One of the important tools for change is our right to vote. It cannot be compromised.”

Saurav Das, CJP co-convenor · The Hindu ↗ · Sep 23

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CJP demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over SIR election row
The Hindu National

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  1. 4

    CJP announces October 2 nationwide protest launch

    CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced that if CEC Gyanesh Kumar does not resign, the nationwide agitation would begin on October 2, starting in Mumbai and expanding to other cities.

    1. 2 outlets first by Indian Express, 1d ago · also Times of India · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet Nationwide protests from October 2 if Gyanesh doesn't resign by Saturday: CJP's Dipke amid SIR row

      first by The Times of India, 2d ago

    • WNN7@mastodon.social

      Times of India | Nationwide protests from Oct 2 if CEC doesn't resign by Saturday: CJP's Dipke https:// timesofindia.indiatimes.com/in dia/nationwide-protests-from-october-2-if-gyanesh-doesnt-resign-by-saturday-cjps-dipke-amid-sir-row/articleshow/134477395.cms # WNN7 # BreakingNews # WorldNewsNuggets

      WNN7@mastodon.socialMastodon1d agoview on Mastodon ↗
  2. 3

    Dipke claims CEC is working under Home Minister's instructions

    CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged that CEC Gyanesh Kumar was 'working under the instructions' of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, escalating the political nature of the accusations.

    1. 3 outlets CJP to start nationwide protest if CEC Gyanesh Kumar does not resign in 48 hours

      first by Scroll.in, 2d ago · also Indian Express, The Hindu

      2 more headlines
  3. 1

    CJP outlines three demands beyond resignation

    CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka announced additional demands: criminal proceedings against the CEC, an independent inquiry commission into SIR, Supreme Court seizure of decision-making files, halting of upcoming elections, restoration of January 2025 electoral rolls, and repeal of the 2023 Appointment of Chief Election Commissioner Act.

    “Criminal proceedings should be initiated against Gyanesh Kumar immediately.”
    — Ashutosh Ranka
    1. 2 outlets Congress demands removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over ‘electoral irregularities’

      first by The Hindu, 1d ago · also The Hindu National

    2. 1 outlet Supreme Court plea seeks action against CEC over SIR decisions

      first by The Hindu, 1d ago

  4. 2

    CJP demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, threatens 'Jantar Mantar 2.0'

    At a press conference in New Delhi, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke called for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation within 48 hours, alleging the electoral process was 'rigged' and voter rights were being undermined. He warned of a nationwide agitation and sit-in at Jantar Mantar in June if Kumar did not step down.

    “To ensure free and fair elections, CEC Gyanesh Kumar must resign.”
    — Abhijeet Dipke

    1. 2 outlets first by Telegraph India, 2d ago · also The Times of India · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet Delhi protests: Around 90 detained over Gyanesh Kumar resignation demand

      first by The Hindu, 10h ago

  5. background

    Indian Express investigation reveals Election Commissioners' dissent over SIR decisions — The Indian Express published an investigation showing that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected on record at least 14 times between October 2025 and August 2026 to decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, many taken without their knowledge.

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  1. 3 outlets ‘All elections being rigged, Gyanesh Kumar must resign’: Rahul Gandhi

    first by Indian Express, 2d ago · also The Hindu, The News Minute

    3 more headlines
  2. 3 outlets Gyanesh Kumar should be criminally prosecuted for 'treason': Priyanka Gandhi targets EC over SIR row

    first by The Times of India, 2d ago · also Times of India, The Hindu

    3 more headlines
  3. 2 outlets Election Commission row LIVE: EC faces fresh credibility crisis amid new allegations against CEC

    first by The Hindu National, 1d ago · also The Hindu

and 6 smaller pieces