INDIA Bloc to Stage 'Public Impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
INDIA bloc leaders meet at Mallikarjun Kharge's residence to plan a mock parliamentary impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over constitutional violations.
In a bold and unconventional political move, leaders of the INDIA bloc have convened to orchestrate a public impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The strategy was hashed out during a high-level meeting on Wednesday at the residence of Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, where the alliance planned a structured protest designed to mimic actual parliamentary proceedings.
A Mock Parliament in the Heart of Delhi
Rather than a traditional protest rally, the INDIA bloc intends to turn the event into a simulated parliamentary session. According to sources, the entire exercise will be structured to mirror the house, complete with Treasury Benches and Opposition sides. Approximately 40 speakers are expected to participate in this dramatic political performance.
The session is set to be chaired by former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar. High-profile figures, including Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and Mallikarjun Kharge, are expected to address the gathering. To add to the realism, Congress MPs Akhilesh Prasad Singh and Deepender Singh Hooda, alongside TMC MPs Mahua Moitra and Kalyan Banerjee, are likely to speak from the Treasury Benches.
The Cast and the Controversy
One of the more intriguing aspects of the programme is the casting of key political figures. The alliance is in the process of deciding who will portray Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. When questioned about who would take on the role of the Prime Minister, Congress leader Pawan Khera quipped, "Nobody wants to be PM Modi," though he assured that a decision would be reached shortly.
The meeting saw a wide array of leadership from across the alliance, including:
- Congress: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, KC Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera, and Gaurav Gogoi.
- TMC: Derek O'Brien, Mahua Manjhi, and John Brittas.
- RJD: Abhay Sinha.
- Samajwadi Party: Harendra Malik.
Allegations of Constitutional Subversion
The catalyst for this drastic measure is a series of grave allegations leveled against the CEC. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, announcing the event on X, claimed that the CEC has systematically undermined the foundations of India's electoral democracy and violated the letter and spirit of the Constitution.
"He has, to put it bluntly, lied to the Supreme Court. He has been the willing executioner on behalf of the Diabolical Duo whose turn will come next," Ramesh stated in his post.
Venue and Timing
The event is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026, at 3:30 pm. Interestingly, Jairam Ramesh revealed that the INDIA bloc was forced to move the event to 10, Rajaji Marg—the official residence of Mallikarjun Kharge—after being denied other locations for the programme.