Opposition Protest Over Election Commission, Re-Poll Demand & BJP Foreign Hand Row

Opposition leaders staged a major protest march demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and calling for fresh elections in states where electoral fraud was alleged. Key opposition leaders taking part in the demonstration highlighted massive public turnout, asserting that students, women, and youth have joined across party lines to voice dissatisfaction. Protesters raised concerns over security clampdowns, detentions of citizens and media professionals, and the protection extended by authorities. Responding to allegations from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party that the demonstration instigates anarchy with foreign support, opposition participants dismissed the claims as familiar diversionary tactics. They argued that issues of electoral integrity were widely supported by the public and reiterated their commitment to continue street protests until institutional accountability is ensured and their electoral grievances are addressed.