The INDIA bloc initiated a symbolic protest, described as a ‘public impeachment,’ against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The proceedings commenced on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi, with former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar presiding.
The protest, referred to as a ‘mock Parliament’ by critics, drew criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). BJP MP Sambit Patra accused the Congress of mocking Parliament and alleged that vote theft occurred in the past. He also provided an explanation of the SIR process and the ‘ASDD’ categories used for identifying voters absent from electoral rolls.
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi announced plans for a ‘Chalo Dilli’ march on November 1, starting from the Minto Road–Connaught Place junction and concluding at Ramlila Maidan. At this location, the INDIA bloc intends to hold a rally to protest alleged vote theft during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls and to demand the resignation of the CEC. Mr. Gandhi also alleged that the Home Minister was attempting to obstruct people from traveling to Delhi for the rally, an accusation the BJP has denied as false.
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Source: thehindu.com
