CEC Gyanesh Kumar Faces Mumbai Heat, Raj and Uddhav Lead Morcha as AISA, Yogendra Yadav Call for Another Citizens March

Mumbai- Political opposition to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar intensified on Sunday as Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray led a protest march in Mumbai. The march, which also saw participation from Maharashtra leaders of the Congress and the Sharad Pawar led NCP (SP), began at Metro Cinema in south Mumbai. Protesters are expected to proceed towards the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarter. The Mumbai demonstration is part of a wider series of protests being organised by political parties, student groups and civil society organisations against the Election Commission. Protesters Demand CEC Resignation The demonstrations have centred on demands for greater transparency in the functioning of the Election Commission and concern surrounding the revision of electoral roll. On Saturday, around 150 protesters were detained in New Delhi while marching from Patel Chowk towards Jantar Mantar. Those detained included AISA national president Neha Bora, activist Yogendra Yadav and senior advocate Prashant Bhushan. According to an official, the protesters were demonstrating against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and demanding his resignation. NSUI Holds India Gate Protest Meanwhile, the National Students Union of India (NSUI) staged a separate protest at India Gate on Saturday. The student organisation said demonstrator raised slogans demanding transparency and accountability in the functioning of the Election Commission, along with safe guards for citizens voting rights. The protests in Mumbai and Delhi highlight the growing political and civil society mobilisation around the Election Commission and its handling of electoral roll. Wider Political Flashpoint The protests come amid continued criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups over the revision of electoral rolls. Protesters have linked their concerns to the need for transparency and protection of voting rights. For now, the issue remains a significant political flash point, with demonstration taking place across cities and opposition leaders stepping up their public campaign against the Chief Election Commissioner. As the protest continue, the focus is likely to remain on the Election Commission’ electoral roll process, the demand being raised by opposition groups and the institutional response to those concern.