INDIA Bloc to Hold 'Public Impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on October 30
The INDIA bloc announces a public impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Oct 30, followed by a massive 'Dilli Chalo' march to Ramleela Maidan on Nov 1.
The INDIA bloc is gearing up for a high-voltage political showdown, announcing a massive nationwide mobilisation that begins with a public impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on October 30. The opposition alliance has accused the Chief Election Commissioner of overseeing "vote chori" (vote theft) and is seeking a symbolic public verdict to remove him from his post.
The announcement was made by All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary KC Venugopal via X, where he framed the upcoming protests as a battle to save the Constitution and defeat those he termed "Vote Chors."
The Road to Ramleela Maidan: A Million-Strong March
The agitation will not stop at the symbolic impeachment. Following the proceedings on October 30, the alliance will launch a massive "Dilli Chalo" march. This movement is designed to bring at least one million concerned citizens to the national capital, culminating in a mega rally at Ramleela Maidan on November 1.
INC President Mallikarjun Kharge has reportedly reached out to all constituent parties of the INDIA bloc, urging their leaders and members to descend upon Delhi in full force to ensure the success of the demonstration.
High-Level Preparations and Strategy
To ensure the scale of the event, intensive planning is underway at Indira Bhavan. KC Venugopal has been reviewing preparations with the chairpersons and in-charges of various party frontals and departments.
In a significant move to strengthen the mobilisation, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined Venugopal in meetings with party leaders from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh at the AICC headquarters. These meetings, which included UP Congress President Aradhana Misra-Mona and AICC In-Charge Rajendra Pal Gautam, focused on the logistics of bringing massive crowds to the capital.
Allegations Against 'Gyanesh & Co.'
The opposition's anger is directed squarely at the Chief Election Commissioner. Venugopal claimed that the "criminal Vote Chori" was orchestrated by "Gyanesh & Co." acting at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. The alliance believes that a historic turnout will send a clear message across India that they are united in protecting democracy.
Upcoming Phases of the Agitation
The protest schedule extends beyond the November 1 rally. The INDIA bloc has planned further escalations to keep the momentum alive:
- October 30: Public impeachment proceedings against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
- November 1: Mega rally at Ramleela Maidan as part of the Dilli Chalo March.
- November 25-26: A second "Chalo Delhi" march, which will feature six separate yatras traveling from different states toward the national capital.
This series of events comes amid the ongoing anti-SIR agitation, with the opposition aiming to turn the "vote chori" issue into a nationwide movement against the current electoral administration.