Opposition Escalates Demand Matching CJP Core Position
INDIA bloc leaders announced a two-stage action targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and alleged vote irregularities.
Scheduled Actions
- October 30: Public impeachment proceeding at Hotel Ashok, framed as mock Parliament with opposition MPs and senior leaders. Verdict on removal to be announced.
- November 1: Dilli Chalo march culminating at Ramlila Maidan. Congress targets at least one million participants.
"In our effort to save the Constitution and defeat the Vote Chors, INDIA bloc will be holding a crucial Public Impeachment proceeding on 30th October."
Key Demands Stated by Kharge and Venugopal
- Resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and repeal of 2023 protection law.
- Immediate halt to SIR; restoration of removed voter names.
- Conduct of elections using paper ballots.
Permission disputes noted: Venugopal reported Delhi Police denial for Ashoka Hotel event and interference at Ramlila Maidan despite prior booking from October 25 to November 3. He attributed decisions to central political direction.
This aligns with CJP's sustained demand for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation following Jantar Mantar actions by Das and Ranka and subsequent custody proceedings. No direct CJP statement on the November dates located in current reports.
Context from Recent CJP Developments
- Das and Ranka released from Tihar after seven days on written undertaking regarding Jantar Mantar.
- SEM hearing on residence proof for Das set for 17 November.
- Dipke and Ranka posted personal updates including receipt of books from Ramachandra Guha.