Congress stages protest in Hubballi seeking resignation of Chief Election Commissioner

Congress workers staged a protest in Hubballi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of electoral malpractice and attempts to undermine democracy, on October 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: KIRAN BAKALE

Congress workers staged a protest rally in Hubballi on October 11, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of electoral malpractice and attempts to undermine democracy.

The rally was organised by the Vidyanagar and Unkal block Congress committees under the leadership of Rajat Ullagaddimath, Chairperson of the Hubballi-Dharwad City District Guarantee Schemes Implementation Authority. It began at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Circle, where the protesters read out Article 326 of the Constitution, which provides for elections based on adult suffrage.