India news Live Updates, 8 October 2026: INDIA bloc steps up stir demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation

Thousands of teachers under the Indian National Democratic Alliance (INDIA) bloc are on strike, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The protest, now in its third day, has disrupted examinations and caused disruptions in several states. The government has not yet responded to the demands.