Event Brief
Oct 7, 2026 at 7:12 AM ET
Rahul Gandhi demands Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar “will have to resign” and called him an “illegitimate” poll body chief. Gandhi said he would launch a fresh protest at Jantar Mantar and described FIRs as “like medals,” adding that he wanted 100.
WHO: Rahul Gandhi
WHAT: Rahul Gandhi demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign and said he would launch a fresh protest.
WHEN: Oct 7, 2026 at 6:39 AM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: Gandhi was criticizing Gyanesh Kumar's functioning as chief election commissioner.
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