Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and other leaders were detained during a protest calling for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest, organized by the INDIA bloc, accused Kumar of bias and demanded his resignation. Rahul Gandhi, along with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, was among those arrested. Congress MP Pawan Khera warned Kumar would "regret" not meeting with protesters, suggesting the unrest would not subside.
The protest followed allegations of electoral malpractice and perceived partiality in Kumar's handling of recent elections. Kumar has faced criticism from multiple political parties, including the Congress, for what they claim is a lack of impartiality. During the protest, participants called for a public inquiry into Kumar's conduct. The detention of Gandhi and others has intensified calls for transparency and accountability within the Election Commission.
This is not the first time Kumar has been at the center of controversy. Previous disputes have involved allegations of favoritism toward certain candidates and delayed responses to election-related complaints. The current protests mark a renewed push for his resignation, with Gandhi emphasizing that the movement will not stop until Kumar is removed. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between political parties and the Election Commission over the integrity of electoral processes.
