UPDATED: Oct 31, 2026 16:37 ISTCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the government over electoral integrity, demanding that the Chief Election Commissioner be removed immediately and the 2023 appointment law be repealed. He also called for an immediate halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Speaking on constitutional rights, Kharge remarked, 'CEC को तत्काल पद से हटाकर 2023 का कानून रद्द किया जाए.' He noted that the Indian Constitution granted universal adult franchise to all citizens equally from inception, despite historical opposition from the RSS, and accused the BJP of attempting to destroy the democratic foundation built under Jawaharlal Nehru. Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSINDIA Bloc Public Impeachment: CEC Gyanesh Kumar Targeted Over Voter List DeletionsOpposition leaders from the INDIA bloc gathered at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to conduct a symbolic public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The proceedings commenced with former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar taking the chair as the presiding officer. Kharge opened the floor to introduce the impeachment notice against the CEC over alleged irregularities surrounding the Special Intensive Revision process and deletions from voter lists.
Leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi were present alongside civil society representatives and affected citizens. In her opening remarks, Kumar stated that the assembly was convened because names of eligible voters were being improperly removed from electoral rolls without transparency or accountability.
She emphasized that India's democracy is built on the principle of equality and that denying even a single eligible citizen the right to vote harms the soul of the democratic process. Leaders raised grievances concerning lack of redressal from the Election Commission.Delhi Police Plan Multi-Tier Security With Drones And CAPF For Opposition Ramlila Ground RallyAhead of the scheduled opposition rally at Delhi's Ramlila Ground on November 1st, police authorities have implemented a two-part security deployment covering both the march route from Minto Bridge to the venue and the ground itself.
Arrangements include personnel from Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces, extensive CCTV surveillance, and drone monitoring. Authorities noted the venue can accommodate 40,000 to 50,000 people, with contingency arrangements to manage additional crowds outside.
Meanwhile, local traders expressed concern over potential business disruptions ahead of Diwali.INDIA Bloc Public Impeachment of CEC, Supreme Court Petitions, Renuka Chowdhury Attacks CentreLeaders of the opposition INDIA bloc gathered outside Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge's residence to stage a public impeachment event targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The initiative involves opposition members of parliament, civil society figures, and lawyers, following allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision exercise.
The matter is currently before the Supreme Court, which is considering petitions challenging the revision process and the broader functioning of the Election Commission of India. In response to accusations of unilateral decision-making, the poll body submitted an affidavit affirming that its choices were taken unanimously.
Political analyst Aarti Jairath highlighted concerns over an emerging constitutional crisis and dilemmas regarding opposition participation in upcoming state elections. Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury defended the move, stating the opposition turned to public impeachment as a last resort in a democracy after the poll body and parliament failed to address their concerns over alleged voter disenfranchisement.INDIA Bloc Public Impeachment Event, Street Protest Politics & Planned Ramlila Maidan RallyOpposition parties gathered at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to conduct an unprecedented public impeachment event against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The proceedings were framed with a presiding officer seated at the centre, with the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha moving the motion, India bloc representatives and victims of the SIR sharing their points, and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha concluding the arguments, potentially followed by a vote. Organisers deliberately avoided the term mock parliament, branding it instead as a public impeachment while involving civil society representatives to broaden its scope beyond political parties.
The demonstration sets the stage for a march from Minto Road to a mega rally scheduled at Ramlila Maidan, while the Bharatiya Janata Party prepares its own counter-narratives, including a planned padayatra by Home Minister Amit Shah.