'Resign and Take Responsibility': TMC MP Slams EC Over Corruption
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee and INDIA bloc leaders demand CEC's resignation over alleged corruption and the deletion of 13.2 crore voters.
The national capital witnessed a massive political storm on Sunday, November 1, 2026, as the opposition INDIA bloc converged at Ramlila Maidan for the ‘Chalo Dilli’ March. The atmosphere was electric with protests, but the focal point of the anger was the Election Commission (EC), with Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Kalyan Banerjee leading a scathing attack on the poll body over EC corruption allegations and systemic failures.
TMC and INDIA Bloc Demand CEC's Resignation
Speaking to reporters during the rally, Kalyan Banerjee did not mince words, asserting that the level of corruption across the country has reached a point where those in charge must step down. He demanded that the leadership of the Election Commission resign and take full responsibility for their actions.
Banerjee highlighted specific concerns regarding administrative appointments, pointing to an individual who transitioned from a CEO role to the Chief Minister’s private secretary and subsequently to Chief Secretary, alleging that such trajectories are linked to "highly unjust actions."
The Controversy Over 13.2 Crore Deleted Voters
The protest intensified as Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge raised alarming questions regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. Kharge questioned the legality of changes made to Form 6 and Form 7 procedures without parliamentary oversight.
The most shocking claim made during the march was the alleged deletion of 13.2 crore voters—approximately 15 per cent of the eligible voting population—without the knowledge of the affected citizens. Kharge questioned why the Election Commission has remained silent on these pertinent legal queries raised via ECINET and AEROnet, and why Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is seeking judicial immunity.
Mock Parliament Resolution
Adding to the pressure, Congress MP K Suresh revealed that a mock Parliament held on Saturday had formally passed a resolution seeking the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Suresh alleged that the BJP is actively protecting and justifying the CEC because he is allegedly working in favor of the ruling party.
BJP Hits Back: 'Provide Proof, Not Anarchy'
Responding to the mega rally, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar defended the government and the Election Commission. While acknowledging that protests are a democratic right, he challenged the opposition to produce concrete evidence to support their claims of "vote theft."
Majumdar accused the INDIA bloc of attempting to mislead the public and incite anarchy, stating that the decision of who becomes the Prime Minister cannot be decided on the streets. He further criticized the Congress party, questioning its alliance with elements he claimed were inspired by regime changes in Bangladesh.
A Massive Show of Strength in Delhi
The 'Chalo Dilli' march saw a convergence of the most powerful figures in the opposition. Thousands of supporters joined a procession that started from the Minto Road–Connaught Place junction and moved toward Ramlila Maidan.
Key leaders present at the march included:
- Congress: Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and KC Venugopal.
- TMC: Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee.
- Other Regional Leaders: Akhilesh Yadav (Samajwadi Party), Hemant Soren (Jharkhand CM), Revanth Reddy (Telangana CM), and Tejashwi Yadav (RJD).
To manage the massive crowd and prevent clashes, the administration deployed nearly 10,000 police and paramilitary personnel across Central Delhi, utilizing multi-layer barricading to secure the route.