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INDIA bloc protests in Bihar against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and electoral roll irregularities

Several cities · pinned on Patna, India · since Oct 7, 2026

Is it still on?

YESDay 1 and counting, since Oct 7.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters allege irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and accuse CEC Gyanesh Kumar of partisan conduct.
What they want
The INDIA bloc demands the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and greater transparency in electoral roll revision.
What changed
Oct 7: Mahagathbandhan held 'Aakrosh Marches' at block headquarters across Bihar, including a protest in Patna.
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What protesters want

  • Removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
  • Greater transparency in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
  • Investigation into alleged irregularities in SIR, including deletion of voters
  • Investigation into alleged transfer of funds to women's accounts before elections
  • Safeguard democracy

Organised by: INDIA bloc, Mahagathbandhan, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), Communist Party of India (CPI)

What authorities say

No official response reported in the sources.

The full story

The INDIA bloc, led by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, initiated a multi-day protest across Bihar starting October 7, 2026. The 'Akrosh March' and demonstrations target alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, including the deletion of genuine voters and a reduced retention period for voter records. Protesters accuse Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of acting at the behest of the BJP and demand his removal. On October 7, marches took place at block levels across Bihar, with RJD workers in Patna gathering outside their party office, raising slogans, and burning effigies. Further demonstrations are planned for October 8, including district-level protests and a march to the Governor's House in Patna.

Timeline

  1. The Mahagathbandhan held 'Aakrosh Marches' at block headquarters across Bihar, with RJD workers protesting in Patna and burning effigies.4

  2. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav announced that the INDIA bloc would hold an 'Akrosh March' on October 7 and district-level demonstrations on October 8 across Bihar.123

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