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Delhi braces for fresh protests as demand for poll chief's resignation escalates
Civil society groups have announced daily marches to Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The escalating agitation has already disrupted transport services across the capital.
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Demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar intensified Sunday as civil society groups announced plans for sustained daily protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar landmark. Organizers vowed to continue marching to the venue until Kumar steps down from his position.
The announcement came as the capital reeled from the impact of Saturday's agitation, which severely disrupted public transportation across Delhi. Barricades were erected at key locations, and police deployed in significant numbers to manage the crowds and maintain order.
The organized campaign represents one of the latest high-profile challenges to electoral administration in India. Civil society groups have intensified pressure on the poll body, signaling their determination to sustain momentum through repeated mobilizations.
Authorities have increased security deployments and traffic management measures ahead of the announced daily marches. The demonstrations come amid broader scrutiny of electoral processes and institutional governance in the country.