UPDATED: Oct 31, 2026 18:12 ISTIndia marks Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, celebrating the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Ekta Parv celebrations at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, accompanied by the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of the state.

Prime Minister Modi reviewed the National Unity Parade featuring flags and contingents of state police forces and Central Armed Police Forces. For the fifth consecutive time, the National Flag Guard contingent was led by women personnel, commanded by Border Security Force Assistant Commandant Dr.

Rudla, the force's first female parachutist officer. Prior to the parade, the Prime Minister inaugurated 31 development projects worth 426 crore rupees aimed at boosting tourism and strengthening infrastructure around the Statue of Unity.

During the event, Prime Minister Modi administered the national unity oath to attendees and the nation, reiterating dedication to preserving the country's unity, integrity, and internal security. Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSOpposition Levels Treason Allegations Against Poll Body Chief as Ruling Party CounterattacksThe opposition alliance staged a mock parliament session, tabling a resolution for the public impeachment of the Chief Election Commissioner.

Alleging that the poll body facilitated electoral malpractice, the opposition brought forward six primary charges, including criminal conspiracy to influence elections, the unauthorized amendment of Form 6, and the deletion of over 13 crore voters from the electoral rolls. The resolution further contended that constitutional rights under Article 326 were being threatened, citing actions taken without consulting the other election commissioners and acting under executive instructions.

In counter arguments, the ruling party strongly disputed the claims, questioning the vigilance of opposition booth-level agents during the revision exercises. The ruling party clarified the status of the deleted voter entries, noting that nearly three crore were deceased individuals, while others were shifted or absent voters who were being registered at their updated locations.

The ruling party also condemned the symbolic mock proceedings as an inappropriate political spectacle.Sambit Patra: 'Form 6 amend nahi hua', slams Congress over ECI claimsBharatiya Janata Party MP Sambit Patra addressed a press conference countering the Congress party's allegations regarding the Election Commission of India and the Special Intensive Revision process. Explaining the ASDD framework covering absent, shifted, deceased, and duplicate entries, Patra detailed how names were revised to maintain a clean electoral roll.

He stated that over 2.8 crore deceased individuals and one crore duplicate voter entries were removed from the rolls, while shifted voters retain the provision to re-enlist via Form 6. Rejecting claims made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Patra asserted, 'Form 6 amend nahi hua', citing a Supreme Court judgement confirming the inclusion of a declaration rather than an amendment.

He questioned the opposition's Booth Level Agents for failing to verify rolls and defended the unanimity of the Election Commission's decisions.INDIA Bloc Holds Symbolic Impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Kharge Moves Motion Citing Vote DeletionsLeaders of the opposition INDIA bloc convened at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in New Delhi to conduct a symbolic public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar presided over the proceedings, noting that the session was summoned because voter names were improperly removed from electoral rolls without transparency or accountability.

Moving the formal resolution, Mallikarjun Kharge detailed six specific charges against the CEC, alleging criminal conspiracy to manipulate state and national elections, the arbitrary deletion of roughly 13 to 14 crore voters via the Special Intensive Revision process, and unauthorized alterations to Form 6 of the Registration of Electors Rules. Kharge argued that the fundamental right to vote under Article 326 of the Constitution is under severe threat, criticizing the 2023 CEC legislation for shielding the office from scrutiny while local authorities face restricted oversight.

Opposition parliamentarians and civil society representatives gathered to demand the immediate removal of the CEC.