Congress to Hold Massive Protest March Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal calls for a massive protest march in Delhi on October 12 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote theft.
The political atmosphere in the national capital is set to intensify as the Congress party has announced a large-scale protest march scheduled for October 12. The demonstration is directed against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, following serious allegations regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
'Vote Chori' Allegations Spark Massive Outcry
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal has issued a rallying cry to the citizens of India, framing the protest as a fight for the very survival of Indian democracy. In a strongly worded statement shared on social media, Venugopal accused the current administration of orchestrating a "nationwide Vote Chori" or vote theft.
The Congress leader specifically targeted the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, claiming that the electoral process is being compromised. "We appeal to every Indian concerned about the survival of Indian democracy to join us in a massive protest march in Delhi on Monday," Venugopal stated, emphasizing the scale of the planned mobilization.
Seeking Judicial Intervention
The opposition is not limiting its protest to the streets alone. Venugopal revealed that after holding comprehensive strategic meetings with various party leaders, a high-level delegation of senior Congress figures will be tasked with a formal legal move. The delegation intends to submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India (CJI), requesting immediate judicial intervention to resolve the ongoing electoral crisis.
The party's stance remains uncompromising. "Gyanesh must go. There will be no backing down," Venugopal asserted, signaling that the Congress intends to maintain pressure until their demands are met.
Rahul Gandhi Challenges Government Response
The momentum for the protest has been further fueled by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. In a defiant move, Gandhi has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to arrest all those participating in the demonstrations.
Gandhi maintained that the opposition is fully committed to defending the Constitution and ensuring the voice of the Indian people is not silenced. He also expressed strong solidarity with the youth participating in the demonstrations, urging them to remain steadfast in their fight against the perceived electoral irregularities.
Rising Tensions and Police Detentions
The calls for resignation have already led to friction on the ground. According to Delhi Police sources, tensions have been simmering as protesters have attempted to march towards Jantar Mantar. In a separate demonstration led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the CEC's resignation, approximately 1,000 protesters have already been detained across the national capital.
As the October 12 march approaches, all eyes remain on Delhi to see how the security forces and the central government will respond to the massive mobilization planned by the INDIA bloc and the Congress party.