INDIA Bloc Public Impeachment: 6 Charges Against CEC, Mallikarjun Kharge Moves MotionThe opposition INDIA bloc convened a symbolic public impeachment of the Chief Election Commissioner at the official residence of Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge. Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar presided over the proceedings as presiding officer, while Kharge initiated the session by moving the motion and detailing six major charges against the CEC.

The allegations levelled by the opposition alliance include conspiring to steal elections on behalf of the BJP, the deletion of 13.2 crore voters via the Special Intensive Revision process, modifying voter registration forms without parliamentary consent, seizing electoral rolls via ECI Net, shutting out the two other election commissioners, and operating at the behest of the Prime Minister and Home Minister. Prominent opposition leaders from several parties, along with civil society representatives and complainants, participated in the mock parliamentary exercise.Mallikarjun Kharge: 'CEC Gyanesh Kumar Must Be Tried for Treason in a Court of Law'Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge moved an impeachment resolution against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during an INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi on 31 October 2026.

Paying tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Indira Gandhi, Kharge alleged that the universal adult franchise guaranteed under Article 326 of the Constitution faces severe peril. He accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of orchestrating vote theft by deleting legitimate voters and manipulating the Special Intensive Revision process.

Presenting six specific charges on behalf of the INDIA alliance, Kharge stated that "the Chief Election Commissioner, Mr. Ganesh Kumar, Gyanesh Kumar, must be tried for treason in a court of law in accordance with the legal framework of the Constitution of India." He highlighted the arbitrary removal of approximately 14 crore voters, unlawful amendments to voter registration forms, exclusion of fellow election commissioners, and undue protection granted under the 2023 CEC Act, demanding Gyanesh Kumar's immediate removal.Mallikarjun Kharge: 'This Is A Criminal Act And An Act Of Treason'Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge moved a resolution on behalf of the INDIA Gathbandhan seeking the impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during a public proceeding in New Delhi on October 31, 2026.

Kharge outlined six specific charges against the CEC, alleging a criminal conspiracy to manipulate voter rolls, negate the voting rights of first-time voters, unlawfully exclude fellow Election Commissioners from key decisions, and undermine constitutional independence to favor the ruling party. Accusing the poll body's leadership of executing an attack on India's democratic framework, Kharge stated, "This is a criminal act and an act of treason against the nation and the Constitution of India." The resolution urged that the CEC be tried for treason in a court of law.Mallikarjun Kharge: 'CEC को तत्काल पद से हटाकर 2023 का कानून रद्द किया जाए'Congress 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.