“Delhi will witness a protest it has never witnessed”: Jebi Mather
Congress MP Jebi Mather warns of massive protests in Delhi over Election Commission controversies and calls for a march to the Supreme Court.
The political atmosphere in the national capital is reaching a boiling point as the Congress party prepares for what they describe as an unprecedented demonstration. Congress MP Jebi Mather has issued a stark warning, stating that on Monday, Delhi will experience a level of protest the city has never seen before.
The massive mobilization is centered around intense scrutiny of the Election Commission of India and the controversial role of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The opposition is demanding accountability over the functioning of this constitutional body, accusing it of systemic irregularities.
A Constitutional Deadlock
Speaking about the high-level meetings held by Congress leaders in Delhi, Mather suggested that the ruling BJP is struggling to manage the growing crisis. She accused the BJP of using diversionary tactics to avoid answering difficult questions raised by the opposition.
"The BJP, too, is at a juncture where it is unsure of what to do or how to handle this crisis," Mather remarked. She characterized the current political climate as a "constitutional deadlock" and claimed that the BJP is attempting to shift the public discussion away from the core issues being raised by the Congress.
Mather also defended Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks at the 'Students' Voice' event in Chennai, asserting that the points raised by the Leader of the Opposition are significant and will continue to be championed by the party.
Allegations of Electoral Irregularities
The fire was further stoked by Congress leader Ajay Kumar Lallu, who directed sharp criticism toward Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Lallu argued that the opposition is not directed at the individual, but at the integrity of the office he holds.
Lallu raised several serious allegations regarding the Election Commission's conduct, including:
- Party Splitting: Questions regarding how the Commission recognized the splitting of parties such as those led by Uddhav Thackeray and Mamata Banerjee.
- West Bengal Voter Rolls: Allegations that 90 lakh voters were removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, only to be added back once the elections concluded.
- Internal Objections: Claims that two members of the Election Commission had raised objections regarding Form 6 procedures, alleging that changes were being made arbitrarily without proper meetings or discussions.
"The only path left for us is that when Parliament becomes dysfunctional, the streets need to be jammed," Lallu declared.
"Daro Mat": The March to the Supreme Court
In a powerful call to action, Rahul Gandhi has urged the nation to unite and march toward the Supreme Court. Following a day of heavy police deployment and detentions in Delhi, Gandhi used the phrase "Daro mat" (Do not fear) to encourage citizens to stand up for democracy.
Gandhi's vision for the march is one of broad-based unity, calling upon:
- The youth of India.
- Various opposition political parties.
- Civil society groups.
- All citizens who believe in the Constitution.
The march aims to submit a memorandum to Chief Justice Surya Kant, with specific demands including an end to alleged "vote chori" (vote theft), a halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, and the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar.
Tensions Rise Amid Mass Detentions
The lead-up to the protest has already seen significant friction. Activists from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), including Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das, were previously detained. While some were released under conditions to maintain peace, the atmosphere remains volatile. Dipke has publicly challenged the authorities, stating he would not be deterred by the threat of arrest.