Latest reporting on Gyanesh Kumar (person): 13 stories, most recently on 17 October 2026. Source-linked and updated as new reports are published.
They expressed concern about a ‘pattern of repression and wrongful detention’ during demonstrations against the CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR.
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Congress workers weightly protested, attempting to block Union Minister V. Somanna's vehicle in Shivamogga over CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation demand.
Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National ·
A large number of protesters gathered on the gurdwara premises while trying to reach Jantar Mantar to join the protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
Elections · The Hindu · National ·
As Delhi turned into a fortress ahead of the protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, mostly only people with government ID cards were allowed to proceed towards Central Delhi
Elections · The Hindu · National ·
Rahul Gandhi said the repair of democracy will begin once the CEC and the Modi government are gone, a day after telling INDIA bloc MPs the government would fall if the Opposition kept up its push
Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National ·
“This nation has seen many individuals come and go, and it has remained strong. So why this desperation to protect one man?” the BRS party working president asked
Courts & Constitution · The Hindu · National ·
Telangana Pradesh Congress Seva Dal president Middela Jitender claims that SIR exercise undermined citizens’ voting rights and posed a serious threat to the democratic process
Elections · The Hindu · National ·
Protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar follow the precedent of the July agitation that ousted Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. His removal would be read as admitting the opposition’s charge, and protesters vow to continue.
Elections · Frontline · Politics ·
LoP Rahul Gandhi made these remarks after interacting with students, including activists of the party’s students’ wing, National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), who were injured during recent protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the weekend
Education · The Hindu · National ·
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi hosted a high tea at his official residence in the national capital today, inviting INDIA bloc members, political parties and civil society groups.
Elections · ThePrint · Politics ·
The government has used force to stop protests against Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR. The Supreme Court’s delays and refusal of interim relief have allowed the process to continue, prompting criticism that its caution favours the executive.
Courts & Constitution · Frontline · Politics ·
In Congress-ruled state, the CJP protest seeking resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar drew a large crowd—mostly youngsters. Two ruling party MLAs also joined.
Elections · ThePrint · Politics ·
Protests demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s ouster and the scrapping of SIR protests have rejuvenated the opposition, uniting parties once at odds and making it harder than ever for the BJP to discredit its critics.
Elections · Frontline · Politics ·