INDIA Bloc MPs to march to ECI office today
India bloc MPs will march to the Election Commission of India (ECI) office on Tuesday as part of the opposition campaign, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and opposing the single-member constituency (SIR). After the Chief Justice of India noted the Supreme Court's lack of approval for a modified version of Form 6, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asserted that Gyanesh Kumar illegally and unilaterally changed Form 6.
Gandhi tweeted about the incident on September 26, stating that it further proves Gyanesh Kumar's abuse of power to aid the BJP. He vowed that those involved in this "criminal assault on our democracy" will face accountability. This would mark the second time India bloc MPs plan to march to the ECI office, following an earlier protest in August 2025 that was halted by security barricades.
Prominent opposition leaders and MPs from various regional parties are expected to join the Tuesday's march. Concurrently, Congress is set to initiate its own campaigns, including "vote bachao, desh bachao" demonstrations at block levels from October 10-20, followed by village-level meetings to identify deleted voters. Additionally, six marches to New Delhi are planned on Constitution Day, November 26, according to AICC general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal following a meeting of party functionaries.
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