INDIA Bloc Protests in Hyderabad; Demand CEC Resignation
INDIA bloc parties stage massive protest in Hyderabad demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
In a massive show of strength, leaders from the INDIA bloc converged in Hyderabad on Tuesday to stage a high-decibel protest. The demonstrators gathered outside the Collectorate office to demand the immediate resignation and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
Allegations of Undermining Democracy
The protest saw a significant turnout from the Congress party and various other allies within the INDIA alliance. Addressing the media during the demonstration, Congress leader Motha Rohith leveled serious allegations against the CEC, claiming that the democratic fabric of the country is under threat.
Rohith accused Gyanesh Kumar of acting in favor of the BJP and systematically attempting to disenfranchise citizens by removing eligible voters from the electoral rolls. "Today, the way democracy is being murdered, with Gyanesh Kumar working for the BJP across the country, and busy trying to remove the votes of eligible voters, against this, the Congress party, along with other parties of the INDIA alliance, is protesting across the entire country," Rohith stated.
Escalation of Protests Planned
The Hyderabad demonstration is part of a larger, nationwide movement by the opposition alliance. The leaders signaled that this is only the beginning of a series of intensified agitations. The roadmap for upcoming protests includes:
- October 8th: A planned siege of the Lok Bhawan, involving various political parties and members of the public.
- November 1st: A large-scale march and protest to be held in the national capital, Delhi.
The protesters emphasized that their movement will not subside until the Chief Election Commissioner is removed from his post.
Simultaneous Unrest in Delhi
The protests in Hyderabad mirror the intense political friction occurring in the national capital. On the same day, the INDIA bloc launched a protest march toward the Election Commission headquarters in Delhi. The atmosphere in the capital remained tense as Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were reportedly stopped from entering the Election Commission office complex.
Following the march from Parliament to Nirvachan Sadan, INDIA bloc MPs staged a sit-in outside the EC office, adding further pressure on the commission as they demand accountability and the resignation of the CEC.