The protesters also condemned the BJP-led Union government, accusing it of committing vote theft through CEC Gyanesh Kumar. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Members of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) blocked Sholinghur Main Road near bus terminus in Sholinghur town in Ranipet on Friday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Gyanesh Kumar and condemning the police excess on the protesters in Delhi.
Holding national flags, they raised slogans of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre. They also condemned the BJP-led Union government, accusing it of committing vote theft through Mr. Kumar. The protest was led by Kalaiarasan, District Secretary, DYFI (Ranipet).
Police personnel including woman constables attached with Sholinghur police removed protestors from the stretch to restore traffic movement on the busy route. The police detained 15 protesters including women DYFI members after they staged a road blockade. They were kept in a marriage hall before they were released. A case was registered. A probe is underway.
Published - October 17, 2026 12:35 am IST