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Protests have widened across India as demonstrators demand the resignation of the country’s election chief over disputed voter-roll changes and allegations of electoral bias. The unrest has sharpened scrutiny of India’s democratic institutions, with authorities facing criticism over their response to the growing movement.
Union Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has called on the Election Commission of India to publicly clarify reports of discord among its top leadership, saying the institution must protect its credibility by placing the facts before the people. His remarks came amid Congress protests alleging that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had taken several unilateral decisions despite objections from the other two Election Commissioners.
AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal has called former Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson's disclosure about Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar "extremely serious," alleging it exposes partisan conduct at the highest level of India's election machinery. Venugopal demanded Kumar's immediate removal, accusing him of undermining democracy and benefiting from BJP support while in service and after elevation to the top election post.
The Press Club of India has condemned the detention of two journalists, Frontline's Vedaant Lakhera and The Wire's Mohammad Irfan, while they were covering a protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The club said both reporters were wearing press IDs and described the police action as deeply troubling, while also criticising a separate West Bengal Police FIR against Maktoob Media as an attack on independent journalism.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday signaled support for a broader Opposition front against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying she would back any party that raises a common cause for the people regardless of political colour. Her remarks came as the INDIA bloc prepares to meet in New Delhi on September 30 amid escalating tensions over the Election Commission and the special intensive revision exercise in West Bengal.
The Muslim Youth League has escalated its campaign against the special intensive revision of electoral rolls with street protests across Malappuram, accusing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of weakening the electoral process. Large rallies, including a major march in Kottakkal, drew thousands of workers and broadened the agitation into a wider critique of public policy and democratic rights.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has welcomed the Election Commission's unanimous clarification on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, saying it reaffirmed the integrity and credibility of India's constitutional institutions. He said the process was conducted collectively and in line with established protocols, and warned against attempts to erode confidence in the democratic system for short-term political gain.
On September 26, 2026, leftist parties and agricultural organizations intensified protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing irregularities in voter registrations in Bihar. The CPI(M) claims that a recent survey revealed deleted voters still residing in local villages, raising concerns over electoral integrity.
Former Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has urged the Election Commission of India to disclose critical information regarding the electoral process, raising questions about transparency and fairness in upcoming elections. His call comes amidst growing concerns over electoral integrity and governance in India.
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