MNS Launches Signature Campaigns Demanding Maharashtra Chief Election Commissioner's Resignation
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) launched statewide signature campaigns demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Campaigns took place in Mumbai areas including Pimpri-Chinchwad, Dadar, and Navi Mumbai's Vashi station, with participants expressing concerns about the Election Commission's functioning. MNS leaders alleged police obstruction in some locations and vowed to expand the campaign. The protests follow wider political mobilization involving other regional leaders raising similar concerns.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 12 Oct, 12:39 pm. Other outlets followed.