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Left parties organise ‘Walk for Democracy’ rally in Kakinada

Kakinada, Oct 11 (UNI) Left parties and various people’s organisations organised a ‘Walk for Democracy’ rally from the historic Gandhi Park to the Ambedkar statue here on Sunday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The protesters raised slogans alleging that an undeclared Emergency was prevailing in the country and that the Election Commission’s unilateral decisions were undermining citizens’ constitutional rights.
The rally culminated in a public meeting at the Ambedkar statue, presided over by Pensioners Association state general secretary K. Sathiraju.
CITU All India vice-president G. Babyrani, district CITU president Duvva Seshu Babji, UTF former state secretary G. Prabhakara Varma, Ambedkar movement leaders Ayithabathula Rameswerarao and Pilli Ramarao, Social Justice Samithi secretary Basha, Jana Vignana Vedika district general secretary G. S. Varma and Sajjana Samaj International leader Akhal Ali addressed the gathering.
The speakers alleged that unilateral decisions by the Election Commission could undermine its independence and turn it into an affiliate of the ruling party, posing a threat to democracy and the country’s reputation.
They called upon people to unite to safeguard the Constitution, stating that it had been framed in accordance with the aspirations of the freedom struggle.
They said the rally was launched from Gandhi Park to commemorate its historical significance, noting that All India Congress conferences were held there in 1923.
CITU leaders Ch. Rajkumar, Malaka Venkata Ramana and Medisetti Venkataramana; labour union leaders Ch. Veni, M. Nagalakshmi and G. Venkatalakshmi; medical representatives’ union leaders Dumpala Prasad and Sriram; transport union leader K. Chittibabu; SFI leader C. Amrutha; and DYFI leader Ch. Vijayakumar were among those who participated in the rally.
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