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UP Congress leaders detained by Lucknow police during protest march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
25 September 2026
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Uttar Pradesh Congress leaders, led by State chief Ajay Rai, were detained by police in Lucknow during a protest march demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstrators raised concerns over constitutional autonomy and the fairness of electoral processes.
Key Highlights
- Uttar Pradesh Congress unit staged a fierce protest demonstration in Lucknow targeting Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
- State Congress chief Ajay Rai and party workers were intercepted and detained by the police while attempting to march towards the UP Assembly.
- Protesters demanded the resignation of the CEC, alleging tampering with constitutional norms and institutional autonomy.
- The demonstration was part of a broader nationwide protest called by the Indian National Congress regarding electoral integrity.
Exam Quick Facts
Nodal Ministry / Dept
Ministry of Law and Justice
Key Bodies
Election Commission of India (ECI), Uttar Pradesh Police
Constitutional & Legal Context
Article 324 of the Indian Constitution provides for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission.
Static GK Connection
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India under the Constitution and Representation of the People Act, 1950 and 1951.