Budaun Villagers March Alleging Election Rigging, Demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation

Rajat Malhotra

Bisauli (Budaun): A “एक दौड़ लोकतंत्र के नाम” competition and a “लोकतंत्र बचाओ-वोट बचाओ” foot march were organised in Jagat Pipri village of the Bisauli Assembly constituency.

The programme was held with the stated aim of creating awareness about democracy among young people. Alongside the race competition, villagers took out a foot march to protest what they described as rigging by the Election Commission.

During the march, participants raised demands for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and for punitive action. The march focused on the issues raised by the villagers regarding the Election Commission.

The programme was inaugurated by chief guest Satish Premi, former state coordinator, National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Government of India. He formally opened the event by cutting the ribbon.

At the end of the programme, players who delivered an outstanding performance in the race were honoured with medals and trophies. Satish Premi presented the awards and encouraged the participating youth.

Hemendra Yadav, Somesh Pratap, Dinesh Kumar, Uwais, Sohail Khan, Sumit, Satish Pal of S.R इंटर कॉलेज, Kapil Dev and Kuldeep Yadav were among those present during the programme.

A large number of villagers, young people and residents of the area also attended the event. The enthusiasm of the youth, the spirit of sportsmanship and awareness about democracy remained the key features of the programme.