DYFI blocks a key stretch in Sholingur town and demands resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The protesters also condemned the BJP-led Union government and accused 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 the bus stand in Ranipet’s Sholinghur town on Friday, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India Gyanesh Kumar and condemning police excesses on protesters in Delhi.

With national flags, they raised slogans of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre. They also condemned the BJP-led Union government and accused it of committing vote theft through Mr. Kumar. The protest was led by Kalaiarasan, District Secretary, DYFI (Ranipet).

Police personnel including constables attached to the Sholinghur police removed the protesters from the stretch to resume traffic on the busy route. Police detained 15 protesters including women members of DYFI after they staged a road blockade. They were kept in the marriage hall before being released. A case has been registered. A probe is underway.

Published – 17 Oct 2026 0:35 AM IST