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Congress warns of protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar visiting Maharashtra

Mumbai, Oct 7 ( UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshvardhan Sapkal on Wednesday warned that Congress workers would oppose Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s visit to Maharashtra over the functioning of the Election Commission.
Addressing the issue, Sapkal alleged that Kumar was functioning in favour of the BJP while holding a constitutional position and accused the Election Commission of compromising the electoral process.
He also alleged irregularities in the voter registration process, including changes related to Form 6.
Sapkal claimed that public anger against the Chief Election Commissioner had increased across the country and said that Congress would continue its campaign for voters’ rights and a fair electoral process under the leadership of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.
He also alleged that Kumar’s scheduled programmes in several places had been cancelled or changed amid protests.
Sapkal said Congress would continue to demand accountability from the Election Commission.
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