# Live: CEC Row Escalates as CJP and Congress Stage Separate Demonstrations Today

> The dispute surrounding the Chief Election Commissioner's selection process has intensified, prompting distinct protest rallies from the CJP and the Congress party. Activists are calling for greater transparency and wider civil society participation in election body appointments. Authorities have already stepped up vigilance, briefly detaining key demonstrators in Mumbai.

**Type:** article · **Category:** Live · **Published:** 2026-10-02 · **Source:** TrendKia
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The dispute surrounding the Chief Election Commissioner's selection process has intensified, prompting distinct protest rallies from the CJP and the Congress party. Activists are calling for greater transparency and wider civil society participation in election body appointments. Authorities have already stepped up vigilance, briefly detaining key demonstrators in Mumbai.

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