The Economic Times

INDIA bloc leaders hold protest, demand CEC's resignation over SIR 'irregularities'

Leaders from the INDIA bloc, including RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, protested against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They demanded his resignation due to alleged irregularities in the electoral rolls. The march began at Shaheed Smarak and aimed for Lok Bhavan but was halted by police. During the protest, some leaders were detained while Yadav was escorted for safety. The leaders expressed concern over threats to democracy amidst ongoing electoral issues.