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Rahul Gandhi has called on citizens, opposition parties, youth groups and civil society organisations to join a march to the Supreme Court on Monday. The opposition plans to submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice raising concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, EVMs, and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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The School Teachers' Federation of India (STFI) organised a protest rally in Hyderabad on Saturday demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The federation alleged that the CEC had removed 13 crore voters through unilateral decisions.
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Actor Imran Khan was detained by Mumbai Police at August Kranti Maidan ahead of a proposed protest supporting the CJP-linked demonstration in Delhi. His girlfriend Lekha Washington and others were also taken into custody as police enforced tight security measures and prevented the protest from proceeding.
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President Droupadi Murmu asked the INDIA bloc delegation to provide evidence supporting its allegations of "vote theft" and electoral irregularities during a meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The opposition leaders, led by Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, submitted a memorandum against the Election Commission and CEC Gyanesh Kumar, and said they would furnish evidence and also approach the Supreme Court.
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Congress leaders and activists staged a "Chalo Lok Bhavan" protest in Hyderabad against alleged irregularities in the voter list revision process and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Several Congress leaders, including TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud and State Ministers, were arrested by police during the protest.
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Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was stopped by Delhi Police while heading to Barakhamba Road Police Station to express solidarity with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was detained during protests against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
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INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were detained by Delhi Police while heading to Jantar Mantar to protest for the second consecutive day, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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INDIA bloc parties in Jammu have announced a joint "Save Democracy" rally on October 7, along with district-level protest marches from October 4 to 8. The opposition parties are demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging irregularities in the electoral process and raising concerns over voter deletions and "vote chori".
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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke announced a nationwide march to Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10 if Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar does not resign. The announcement came after a massive protest at Mumbai's Shivaji Park.
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The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a plea questioning whether CEC Gyanesh Kumar can individually exercise powers vested in the Election Commission. The petition cites Article 324 and Section 18 of the 2023 law governing collective decision-making within the poll panel
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The Congress intensified its attack on the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, citing former CEC O.P. Rawat's criticism and alleging large-scale voter disenfranchisement. The party said opposition forces would continue nationwide protests and campaigns to safeguard democracy.
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The Congress Working Committee demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, suspension of the SIR and restoration of 13.3 crore names it said were removed from electoral rolls. It also sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resignation, alleging irregularities in the election process
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When citizens’ names are at risk of being deleted from voter lists, administrative convenience cannot take precedence over accessibility, transparency and due process
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) sought to dispel reports of internal differences, stressing that all decisions on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were taken unanimously. In a detailed press note, the Commission addressed concerns over voter enrolment forms, ECINET access, and missing voters in Goa.
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Dissent within the poll panel over electoral roll revision raises concerns about the functioning of a constitutional body entrusted with ensuring free and fair elections
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CEC Gyanesh Kumar said India's electoral process is among the world's most transparent, with verification at every stage. He urged Booth Level Officers to maintain accurate electoral rolls and encouraged youth to strengthen democratic awareness through Electoral Literacy Clubs and ECINET
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US President Donald Trump has praised India’s election system while pushing for stricter electoral laws in America. He cited Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s remarks questioning the absence of voter ID in US polls. Trump highlighted India’s 646 million voters, nearly all using photo identification, and urged passage of the SAVE America Act mandating proof of citizenship, voter ID, and limiting mail-in ballots.
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Opposition MPs have moved notices in Parliament seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging bias, disenfranchisement through the SIR exercise, and lack of independence. The move comes amid rising political tensions over electoral processes
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Opposition MPs have collected signatures to submit a notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in both Houses of Parliament. Around 180 MPs have signed the notice amid allegations that the poll panel favoured the ruling BJP
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said a decision on holding single-phase Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu will be taken after reviewing all factors. He praised the Special Intensive Revision and assured better facilities, transparency and youth participation in the forthcoming elections
