Vijay’s TVK joins INDIA bloc protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar for the first time
Here's the latest protest news from across India:
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK , on Thursday joined a Congress-led protest in Chennai seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar , marking the party’s first participation in an anti-CEC agitation since it joined the INDIA bloc on October 3.
Adding to this, The “Protect Democracy” protest was organised by Congress MP B Manickam Tagore and the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC). The “Protect Democracy” protest was organised by Congress MP B Manickam Tagore and the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) against alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, news agency ANI reported.
Meanwhile, Leaders from all seven constituent parties participated in the demonstration, which took place amid ongoing protests in the national capital over alleged electoral roll irregularities.
Notably, The TVK’s participation in the protest comes days after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay in Chennai on October 10.
As per the latest buzz, According to Congress leadership Rahul had invited Vijay and his party to take part in future consultations, campaigns and protests against the BJP, South First reported.
In further updates, Rahul also congratulated Vijay on TVK’s victories in the recent by-elections in Dharapuram and Madurantakam.
On top of that, The meeting was the first between the two leaders since the formation of the Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance in Tamil Nadu.
Congress MP Vijay Vasanth called for Kumar’s resignation, alleging that the Election Commission was acting in favour of the BJP.
Source: Hindustan Times