‘Gyanesh, it’s done bro’: Thousands Rally Against CEC, Demand Resignation

Thousands of people, including prominent actor Shabana Azmi and singer Vishal Dadlani, joined a protest organized by the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) in India on [date], demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration targeted alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the Election Commission’s nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, with protesters chanting 'Gyanesh, it’s done bro'.

The protest underscores growing public anger over the SIR process, which critics claim disenfranchises vulnerable voters. The CJP, a civil rights group, has been at the forefront of opposing the exercise, citing discrepancies and lack of transparency. The participation of high-profile figures like Azmi and Dadlani has amplified the movement’s visibility, drawing national attention to the issue.

The protest raises pressure on the Election Commission to address concerns ahead of upcoming elections. While the EC has defended the SIR as a necessary cleanup of voter rolls, opposition parties and activists argue it targets minorities and the poor. The government has not yet responded to the demand for the CEC’s resignation, but the growing unrest could impact the political landscape and trust in electoral institutions.