In Brief
- Congress plans nationwide stir seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal.
- The party demands restoration of eligible voters among 130 million deleted names.
- Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge led the protest discussions.
- Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi also participated in the meeting.
Congress is preparing to launch a widespread agitation across India demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The party alleges serious irregularities related to voter deletions, stating that around 130 million eligible voters were removed from the electoral rolls.
The demand to restore the rights of these deleted voters is central to the party's plan for the agitation. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge chaired the meeting to discuss the strategy and called for a strong protest against the Election Commission's recent actions.
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, also took part in the session, emphasizing the need to protect electoral integrity and ensure all eligible citizens are enfranchised ahead of upcoming elections. The party aims to mobilize support nationwide, alleging the deletions undermine democratic principles and voter inclusion. Congress has called upon citizens to join the agitation to hold the Election Commission accountable.
