Activists from the Indian Overseas Congress UK gathered in Parliament Square, London, to call for greater transparency and accountability in India’s electoral system.
Organised by the UK Kerala Chapter of the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC), the demonstration called for the resignation of India’s Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, and highlighted concerns about electoral integrity and the independence of democratic institutions.
Suju K Daniel, president of the IOC UK Kerala Chapter’s London area, opened the event. Other leaders attending included Appa Gafoor, Babykutty George, Romy Kuriakose, Ajith Venmony, Asharaf A, Aswathy Nair and Biju Varghese.
Held in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue, the protest expressed solidarity with the ongoing movement in Delhi. Demonstrators displayed placards and chanted slogans, urging stronger safeguards for India’s democratic processes.
The participation of the youth wing of the IOC UK Kerala Chapter also highlighted the growing involvement of younger members of the Indian diaspora in political and democratic issues.
Participants reiterated their calls for a more transparent electoral process, stronger institutional accountability and the protection of democratic principles in India.
