INDIA Bloc Plans Public Impeachment-Style Event Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Mallikarjun Kharge’s Residence

The opposition INDIA bloc is preparing to hold a public impeachment-style programme against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi on October 30, escalating its campaign over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

The programme is scheduled to take place at 3:30 pm at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s official residence at 10 Rajaji Marg. The event is expected to bring together several opposition leaders and Members of Parliament from different INDIA bloc constituent parties.

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh announced the programme, describing it as a public demonstration against what the opposition considers shortcomings in the functioning of the Election Commission of India.

Opposition Leaders Prepare for Public Protest

Several senior opposition leaders have been involved in preparations for the programme. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other INDIA bloc representatives are expected to participate.

According to reports, the programme will follow a parliamentary-style format, with approximately 40 speakers expected to present their arguments and concerns.

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar is expected to chair the proceedings. Leaders from the Congress, Trinamool Congress, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Rashtriya Janata Dal and other opposition parties are expected to take part.

The initiative is intended to bring the opposition's allegations against the Election Commission directly before the public.

SIR Exercise at the Centre of INDIA Bloc's Campaign

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has become a major point of confrontation between the opposition and the Election Commission.

Opposition parties have alleged that the voter verification exercise could lead to the exclusion of eligible citizens from electoral lists. They have questioned the transparency of the process and demanded greater accountability from the poll authority.

The opposition has also demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and called for the cancellation of the SIR exercise.

The Election Commission, however, maintains that electoral roll revisions are necessary to identify duplicate, deceased and otherwise ineligible entries and to ensure accurate voter lists.

BJP Launches Counter-Campaign

The proposed opposition programme comes as the BJP intensifies its political response to the allegations surrounding SIR.

The ruling party has launched a campaign titled 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' to counter the opposition's narrative. BJP leaders have criticised the opposition's street protests, arguing that political disagreements should be addressed through democratic and constitutional processes.

The competing campaigns have further intensified the political debate over electoral transparency, institutional accountability and the role of the Election Commission.

November 1 Ramlila Maidan Rally Next

The October 30 programme is part of a wider INDIA bloc protest strategy that includes a major public rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on November 1.

The opposition has announced that the rally will focus on alleged voter-list irregularities, the SIR exercise, demands for the CEC's resignation and electoral reforms.

The November 1 gathering is expected to bring together opposition leaders, party workers and supporters from different parts of the country.

Electoral Transparency Becomes a Major Political Issue

The INDIA bloc's latest initiative reflects the growing political confrontation over electoral roll revisions and the functioning of constitutional institutions.

While opposition parties are demanding changes and accountability, the BJP has defended the Election Commission and criticised the nature of the protests.

The October 30 programme and the November 1 rally are likely to keep electoral transparency and voter rights at the centre of the national political debate.

The developments will also test how effectively the opposition parties can coordinate their positions and communicate their concerns to the public ahead of upcoming state elections.