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Kaithal Lawyers demand resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Kaithal, Oct 19 (UNI) Lawyers, led by former District Bar Association President P.L. Bhardwaj, protested against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
They raised slogans demanding Kumar's resignation and submitted a memorandum addressed to the President through the Deputy Commissioner. During the protest, the lawyers questioned the functioning of the Election Commission and demanded fairness and transparency in the electoral process.
Bhardwaj stated that the Election Commission's role is crucial in a democratic system. He said maintaining the Commission's impartiality and credibility is essential to maintain citizens' trust in democratic institutions.
Bhardwaj stated that transparency in the electoral process and the accuracy of voter lists are fundamental requirements of democracy. If questions arise regarding the Election Commission's functioning, they should be investigated impartially, and accountability should be ensured.
He emphasized that in a democracy, every citizen's right to vote must be respected, and the electoral process must be trustworthy from the perspective of all political parties and the general public.
They demanded that the controversies surrounding the tenure and functioning of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar be impartially reviewed and that appropriate steps be taken to protect democratic values and constitutional decorum.
The protesting lawyers appealed to the President to intervene in the matter and seriously consider their demands. The lawyers said that for the strengthening of democracy, it is essential to ensure impartiality, transparency, and accountability of constitutional institutions.
Advocates Surendra Ranjha, Praveen Sharma, Mukesh Sharma, Rituraj, Gaurav Sharma, Manoj Kalia, Manav Madan, Jitendra Kumar, Mukesh Rana, Amrit Lal Malik, Satbir Ravish, Satpal Sharma, Baljeet Mor, JP Jaglan, Rajbir Bhardwaj, Vikram Nain, Suman and many others were present on the occasion. UNI SS CDS
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