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Anti-SIR rally in Bengaluru demands resignation of CEC, accuses government of 'zero transparency'

Anti-SIR rally in Bengaluru demands resignation of CEC, accuses government of 'zero transparency'
Image: The South First

A rally against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) was held at Bengaluru's Freedom Park on Thursday, 8 October. Protesters demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CCE) Gyanesh Kumar. Speakers accused the Election Commission of 'zero transparency, zero accountability' and alleged vote theft. The protest was organized by a coalition of progressive groups and civil society organizations.

Originally reported by The South First Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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