Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests and was shown black flags during a visit to the Kalighat temple in south Kolkata on Monday morning, with police stepping in to control the situation and ensure his programme continued as scheduled. Police personnel present at the spot brought the situation under control, allowing the CEC to proceed with his visit to the temple. ADVERTISEMENTChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar visits Kalighat temple. Protesters raise slogans as CEC Gyanesh Kumar visits Kalighat temple in Kolkata. Later in the day, Kumar will hold meetings with political parties, enforcement agencies and senior administrative officials to review preparedness for the assembly elections.

Source: The Telegraph March 09, 2026 04:15 UTC