Ujjain Satyagraha Gains Congress and BSP Support on Day Nine, Protesters Reaffirm Commitment to Protect Voting Rights

Political leaders unite at Tower Chowk protest site; demonstrators demand cancellation of the SIR process, resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and safeguards for voters’ rights

(SDNA) Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The ongoing satyagraha at Tower Chowk in Ujjain, held near the statue of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, entered its ninth day on Wednesday, October 14, with renewed calls for protecting democracy, constitutional values, and citizens’ voting rights. The protest received support from leaders and representatives of the Congress and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), adding a broader political dimension to the movement.

The demonstrators reiterated their demands for the cancellation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, and stronger safeguards to ensure that eligible citizens are not deprived of their right to vote.

Congress Leaders Extend Support to the Movement

On the fourth day of the rotational hunger strike, Renuka Gandhi continued her fast and highlighted the importance of voting rights in a democratic system. She stressed the need for public awareness and collective efforts to safeguard the Constitution.

A delegation of Congress leaders and workers visited the protest site under the leadership of Ujjain City Congress President Mukesh Bhati and District Rural Congress President and Tarana MLA Mahesh Parmar. Mahidpur MLA Dinesh Jain ‘Bose’ and former Nagda MLA Dilip Gurjar also expressed their support for the agitation.

Dinesh Jain ‘Bose’ reaffirmed his commitment to protecting democratic principles and constitutional values. Mahesh Parmar highlighted the importance of safeguarding citizens’ voting rights, while Mukesh Bhati called for greater transparency and impartiality in the electoral process.

Former BSP District President Joins the Protest

The satyagraha also received support from Dhanalal Solanki, former district president of the Bahujan Samaj Party in Ujjain, who arrived at the protest venue with members of his team.

The participation of representatives from different political parties reflected growing political engagement with the protesters’ demands. The movement continues to focus on electoral accountability and the protection of constitutional rights.

Protesters Vow to Continue Until Demands Are Addressed

The demonstrators reiterated that the SIR process should be cancelled and that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar should resign. They also called for effective measures to protect every eligible citizen’s voting rights.

According to the protesters, a strong democracy depends on a transparent, impartial, and accountable electoral system in which eligible voters can exercise their franchise without fear of exclusion.

The organisers maintained that the agitation would continue peacefully and democratically until their demands were addressed.

Participants at the Satyagraha

Those present at the protest included Manjeet Singh Thakral, Archana Singh, Advocate Prakash Choubey, Ajit Singh, Saba Qureshi, Rekha Parihar, Ravish Parihar, Kamlesh Marmat, Advocate Shantilal Chauhan, Suresh Wasnik, Dharmendra Singh Thakur, Manish Goma, Lavish Parmar, Amit Azad, Ravi Rai, Arjun Singh Waghela, Ramesh Chandra Sharma, Seema Anjana Patel, and several other supporters.

Venue: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Statue Site, Tower Chowk, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

Issued by: Ujjain Satyagraha – Hum Bharat Ke Nagrik (We, the Citizens of India).

(SDNA) – Sachcha Dost News Agency