Protests and political criticism over SIR irregularities

What this timeline covers

This event covers the criticism and demands for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar following the government's "undeclared emergency" curbs on a Cockroach Janta Party protest, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the Congress, CPI(M), Cockroach Janta Party, or other involved individuals and regions unless they are direct developments of this specific occurrence.

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