Hyderabad | 12 October 2026 :
On the occasion of the 59th death anniversary of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, the Socialist Party (India), with the support of Lohia Vichar Manch and the National Political Justice Front (NPJF), conducted a peaceful protest at Dharna Chowk, Indira Park, Hyderabad, demanding electoral reforms to protect democracy and every citizen’s right to vote.
Key Demands
1. Immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
2. Ban on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and immediate restoration of ballot paper voting.
3. Immediate halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process to protect every eligible voter.
Leaders and Organizations Participated
1. Socialist Party (India):
– Sk. Nurul Amin – National President
– Racha Subaddra Reddy – National General Secretary
– Gopal Pathange – Telangana State President
– Members of the Telangana State Committee
2. Lohia Vichar Manch:
– Thakur Gopal Singh – Retired Judge and President of Lohia Vichar Manch
– Members and representatives of Lohia Vichar Manch
3. National Political Justice Front (NPJF) :
– V.G.R. Naragoni – Chairman of NPJF
– Members and representatives of NPJF
4. MIM Party :
– Taher Kamal Kundmiri – President of MIM Party
– Members and representatives of MIM Party
All participating organizations extended their support to the demands for electoral reforms and the protection of every eligible citizen’s voting rights.
The protest highlighted the importance of electoral transparency, accountability, and safeguarding democratic principles.
Protest Slogans:
– CEC Gyanesh Kumar — Resign Immediately!
– Ban EVMs — Restore Ballot Paper Voting!
– Stop SIR — Protect Every Eligible Voter!
– Protect Democracy — Protect Every Vote!
NOTE RELEASED BY
Sk. Nurul Amin
National President
Socialist Party (India)
Dr. Totakura Hareesh Swamy Kumar
National Secretary
Socialist Party (India)
Gopal Pathange
Telangana State President
Socialist Party (India)
Dhanavath
Telangana State General Secretary
Socialist Party (India)
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