'One of Delhi's Biggest': INDIA Bloc Gears Up for Mega Rally
Congress leader K C Venugopal predicts a massive turnout for the INDIA bloc protest in Delhi on November 1. Read more about the rally and CEC row.
The national capital is bracing for a massive political showdown as the INDIA bloc prepares for its mega rally on November 1. Congress General Secretary K C Venugopal has expressed absolute confidence that the event will see an unprecedented turnout, asserting that people from every corner of the country are currently making their way to Delhi to participate in the protest.
Determination Amidst Challenges
Speaking to ANI, Venugopal emphasized the opposition's resolve to make this event a landmark gathering. He acknowledged that while there may be difficulties in organizing such a scale of protest, the determination of the bloc remains unshaken.
"Come what may, whatever difficulty is there, this is going to be one of the biggest rallies Delhi has ever seen. The entire country is coming to Delhi tomorrow," Venugopal stated.
The Row Over CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Beyond the rally, the political heat has intensified over the impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Venugopal launched a scathing attack on the government, questioning why the impeachment notice was rejected despite being signed by more than 100 Members of Parliament.
He argued that according to parliamentary norms, when such a significant number of MPs sign a notice and submit it to the Speaker or Chairman, the impeachment motion should be mandatory. He questioned the lack of transparency and the refusal to even allow the notice to be accepted for consideration.
Rahul Gandhi’s Call to Action
Adding to the momentum, Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has called upon the public to join a march leading up to the mega rally at Ramlila Maidan. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Gandhi shared the specific route and timing, inviting supporters to "walk together."
The planned route for the walk is as follows:
- Start Point: Minto Road junction near Connaught Place at 12 noon on Sunday.
- Path: Proceeding towards Ajmeri Gate.
- Destination: Ending at Ramlila Maidan.
However, this planned march has hit a potential snag, as Delhi Police sources have indicated that no formal permission has been sought for the walk starting from Connaught Place.
Public Impeachment Programme
As a precursor to the Sunday rally, INDIA bloc leaders are scheduled to hold a public impeachment programme against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The event is set for Saturday at 3:30 pm at 10, Rajaji Marg, the official residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.
This programme was originally slated for Friday but had to be rescheduled due to heavy rainfall in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi noted that the decision to postpone the event was reached through consensus to ensure senior leaders did not face unnecessary inconvenience.