Jharkhand: Congress, youth wing activists scuffle with police during protest outside CEO office

By The Hindu Staff

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A youth holding a placard during a protest staged by Indian Youth Congress members and supporters against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at the Chief Electoral Office, Dhurwa, in Ranchi on September 6, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI

Activists of the Jharkhand Congress and its youth wing on Tuesday (October 6, 2026) scuffled with the police as they tried to break through barricades during a demonstration outside the Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) office in Ranchi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

After they failed to enter the premises, the agitators blackened the official name board of the Election Commission.

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Hundreds of workers of the Congress and its youth wing marched from near the Old Assembly premises, and the march culminated at the office of the CEO in Dhurwa. Workers carrying placards raised slogans such as "Where will you find the vote thief? In the BJP office," "Gyanesh Kumar Resign" and "Vote thief, vacate your seat of power."

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 16, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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