Rahul Gandhi Urges CEC Gyanesh Kumar To Resign, Turn Approver Ahead Of INDIA Bloc March To Supreme Court
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Rahul Gandhi has asked Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to step down from his current position. He also had asked him to become an approver as INDIA bloc leaders are gearing up to file an appeal against alleged electoral irregularities and “vote chori” before the Supreme Court.
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Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday called on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar to resign and turn approver, intensifying the Opposition’s campaign over alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and claims of “vote chori”.
Gandhi announced that INDIA bloc leaders would march to the Supreme Court and file a petition against Kumar.
“Resign, turn approver; you have made a mistake but you are not the mind behind the mistake,” Gandhi said, alleging that the CEC was not the principal figure behind the actions being challenged by the Opposition.
He also claimed that Kumar was under pressure and warned that the Opposition would continue its campaign against him.
INDIA Bloc Plans March To Supreme Court
The INDIA bloc’s “Chalo Delhi, March for Democracy” was scheduled for Monday, with opposition leaders set to assemble at the Connaught Place–Barakhamba Road junction at 1:30 pm before proceeding towards the Supreme Court.
Gandhi said the Opposition intended to submit a petition at 3 pm, taking its allegations against the Election Commission beyond political demonstrations and into the judicial process.
He maintained that the agitation was not directed solely at the CEC but at what he described as the larger forces backing him.
Gandhi also claimed that around 200 government officers were in contact with the Opposition and sharing information. He did not provide further details to substantiate the claim.
Opposition Cites Reported Objections By Election Commissioners
The Opposition’s demand for Kumar’s resignation follows a report by The Indian Express stating that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had recorded objections at least 14 times over the preceding 10 months. Most of the reported objections concerned decisions and orders linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The Election Commission, responding to scrutiny over the reported differences, maintained that disagreements and observations were normal during institutional deliberations. It also asserted that its orders had full legal backing and followed established statutory procedures.
The allegations surrounding the SIR process and the conduct of the Election Commission have become central to the Opposition’s ongoing protests.
Rahul Gandhi Questions Security Restrictions In Delhi
Gandhi also criticised the security arrangements imposed in the national capital ahead of the planned march, alleging that people were being prevented from travelling to Delhi by buses and trains.
According to Gandhi, around 30,000 police personnel were expected to be deployed across the city. He alleged that the restrictions were intended to shield Kumar from the Opposition’s campaign.
Gandhi argued that the security measures would strengthen the Opposition’s political message by highlighting what it described as the government’s support for the CEC.
He also claimed that some police personnel were questioning why they had been instructed to stop or assault young protesters. These assertions were made by Gandhi during the press conference.
Gandhi Says Movement Will Continue
Gandhi urged citizens to express their opposition through peaceful demonstrations and show solidarity with the Constitution and the national flag.
He said the campaign was about the future and dignity of the country’s people rather than individual political leaders.
The INDIA bloc’s planned approach to the Supreme Court marks another stage in its campaign seeking Kumar’s resignation and action over alleged electoral irregularities. The Election Commission has defended its procedures, while the Opposition has vowed to continue pressing its demands.
