BRS to Protest in Hyderabad Seeking CEC Resignation
BRS to stage a massive protest in Hyderabad on October 10, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged voter revision irregularities.
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is set to intensify its political campaign by staging a major protest in Hyderabad on October 10. The party is demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, citing serious allegations of irregularities in the voter revision process.
Allegations of Voter Deletion
The protest will take place outside the Telangana Chief Electoral Officer’s office. The BRS has raised alarms regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, claiming that a massive number of voters have been deleted from the rolls, specifically in constituencies represented by BRS MLAs.
To address these concerns, the party has made the following demands:
- A comprehensive and independent inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the voter revision process.
- An investigation conducted under the direct supervision of a Supreme Court judge.
- The resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on moral grounds.
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) has been a vocal proponent of these demands. Following the demonstrations in Hyderabad, the BRS has indicated that it plans to shift its campaign to Delhi, though specific details regarding the next phase of the movement are yet to be announced.
Congress Joins the Call for Resignation
In a parallel development, the Telangana Congress has also launched its own offensive. On Thursday, the party organized a ‘Chalo Lok Bhavan’ protest, marching from the Indira Gandhi statue to Raj Bhavan in Somajiguda.
Congress leaders have aligned themselves with the demand for the CEC's exit, while simultaneously targeting the BJP. Leader Mettu Sai Kumar accused the BJP of attempting to undermine the Constitution and failing to act on public concerns. He stated that the Congress would continue its protests until Gyanesh Kumar steps down.
Claims of 'Vote Theft'
Further intensifying the rhetoric, Congress leader Danam Nagender described the current electoral situation as a "theft of votes belonging to the people of India." He highlighted that Rahul Gandhi is leading a movement to protect the sanctity of the electoral process.
Nagender also criticized the police response to recent political activities, alleging that MPs who attempted to peacefully approach the Election Commission to voice their concerns were stopped on the road and mistreated by authorities.