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J&K Congress and INDIA bloc protest in Srinagar against CEC and central leadership

Several cities · pinned on Srinagar, India · Oct 8, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 10.

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Why they are protesting
Protesters opposed the treatment of national leaders in Delhi and alleged voter list fraud and irregularities in electoral roll revisions.
What they want
Demonstrators demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner and an inquiry into alleged vote theft and voter list deletions.
What changed
Oct 10: INDIA bloc constituents including the NC and PDP joined demonstrations in Srinagar, Ganderbal, and Anantnag.
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What protesters want

  • Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
  • Transparent inquiry into the alleged deletion of names from electoral rolls
  • Resignation of the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister
  • Investigation into alleged vote theft

Organised by: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee, INDIA bloc, National Conference, Peoples Democratic Party

What authorities say

Police and security forces stopped protesters from marching onto main roads and foiled their demonstration, according to news reports.123

The full story

Jammu and Kashmir regional parties and INDIA bloc constituents, including the National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party, joined Congress-led protests in Srinagar and other districts. The demonstrators gathered at the Congress headquarters and attempted to carry out marches, but security forces and police blocked them from accessing main roads. Participants shouted slogans, carried placards, and observed a black day to express opposition to the central leadership and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protests were organized in response to the treatment of opposition leaders in Delhi and to demand accountability, a thorough inquiry into alleged voter list irregularities, and the resignation of the CEC. Authorities intervened to prevent protesters from marching through public areas.

Timeline

  1. INDIA bloc parties held joint protests in Srinagar, Ganderbal, and Anantnag, demanding the CEC's resignation.23

  2. The J&K Congress observed a black day and attempted a protest march in Srinagar, which was blocked by police.1

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