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Protests in London Against Indian Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Protests in London Against Indian Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

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ThreatCluster •October 18, 2026 at 21:07 UTC
  • •Hundreds protested against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in London on October 17, 2026.
  • •Activist Dhruv Rathee accused the Modi government of disenfranchising voters.
  • •A counter-protest by pro-Modi supporters occurred, leading to a tense confrontation.

On October 17, 2026, hundreds protested in London against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of electoral fraud during the 'Stop Vote Chori' demonstration. Activist Dhruv Rathee led the protest at Parliament Square, emphasizing the need to oppose the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in India. The protest was organized by the Indian Overseas Congress Youth wing and supported by various diaspora groups. A counter-protest by pro-Modi supporters occurred nearby, leading to a heated face-off. Rathee criticized the Modi government for disenfranchising voters, while pro-Modi supporters rallied for the current administration. The protests are part of ongoing demonstrations against the Indian government's electoral policies. The event attracted significant media attention, highlighting the divide within the Indian diaspora in the UK.

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2026-10-17
Stop Vote Chori protest held
Hundreds gathered at Parliament Square, London, to protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR of electoral rolls.
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2026-10-17
Counter-protest by pro-Modi supporters
A smaller group supporting Modi gathered nearby, chanting pro-government slogans, leading to a heated exchange with anti-CEC protesters.
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What is the reason for the protests?
The protests are against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which activists claim disenfranchises voters.
Who organized the protests?
The protests were organized by the Indian Overseas Congress Youth wing and supported by various diaspora groups.
What was the response from pro-Modi supporters?
Pro-Modi supporters held a counter-protest, chanting slogans in support of Prime Minister Modi and his government.