CPI workers stage protest demanding resignation of CEC - The HinduPublished - October 27, 2026 08:14 pm IST - PUDUCHERRYLeaders and cadres of CPI staging a demonstration demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, in Puducherry on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: S.S. KUMARWorkers of Communist Party of India on Tuesday staged a demonstration near the Legislative Assembly demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar and scrapping of Special Intensive Revision exercise in the country.Led by party secretary A. M. Saleem, CPI workers gathered near the Immaculate Conception Cathedral and raised slogans against the CEC for allegedly undermining democracy in the country. They also sought scrapping of the SIR process. Former Minister R. Viswanathan and former Member of the Legislative Assembly N. Kalainathan participated in the protest. Published - October 27, 2026 08:14 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }