Congress Holds Protest in Thanamandi Against SIR, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation

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**Shakeel Mir Leads Demonstration, Accuses CEC of Undermining Democratic Values**

THANAMAND OCT, 15:-The Block Congress Committee Thanamandi on Thursday staged a protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the process raised serious concerns about democratic principles and electoral transparency

The protest was led by senior Congress leader Shakeel Mir and witnessed the participation of a large number of Congress workers, Youth Congress members and NSUI activists, who raised slogans against the Chief Election Commissioner and demanded accountability.

Addressing the gathering, Shakeel Mir strongly condemned the actions of the CEC and demanded his immediate resignation. He accused the Chief Election Commissioner of undermining democratic institutions and described his actions as a threat to the democratic process.

Mir asserted that the integrity of the electoral system must be protected and that every citizen’s democratic rights must be safeguarded. He called for accountability and transparency in the conduct of electoral processes.

Several Congress leaders and workers also addressed the protesters, expressing their concerns over the SIR exercise and reiterating the party’s demand for accountability from the Election Commission.

The demonstration reflected the Congress party’s opposition to the SIR exercise, with party workers calling for the protection of democratic values and the credibility of the electoral system.