INDIA bloc to launch nationwide campaign against CEC, SIR from October 2
Opposition parties to move Supreme Court, hold district-level marches and seek President’s intervention over electoral roll revision and Election Commission functioning
The INDIA bloc has announced a nationwide campaign against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and alleged electoral malpractices, set to commence on October 2, 2026. The three-and-a-half-hour meeting attended by 33 leaders from 19 political parties decided on a graded agitation plan, including protest marches, public meetings, and a joint appeal to the Chief Justice for expedited hearings in relevant cases.
The legislation under challenge extends blanket immunity to the CEC and other Election Commission officials involved in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) cases. Leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and opposition figures, vowed to fight together against what they perceive as BJP's attempts to undermine democratic institutions.
The bloc plans to hold "Save Democracy" marches in every district between October 2 and 8, and five rallies across the country in October and November.
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