Congress announces fresh Delhi protest on Nov 1

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has announced a fresh protest in Delhi on November 1, as the opposition continues to voice their concerns against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in India. The protest, known as the Mega Rally against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, will be held at Ramlila Maidan and is expected to see participation from various groups including students, farmers, laborers, women, youth, and traders.

The INDIA bloc, led by party president Mallikarjun Kharge, is also planning a symbolic Public Impeachment proceeding against CEC Kumar on October 30, where the public will be asked to deliver a verdict to remove him. However, Delhi traders have raised concerns about the potential disruption to business worth Rs 10,000 crore during the peak Diwali shopping season, urging Gandhi to defer the rally until after November 10.

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