Any impeachment motion against CEC will be examined under rules: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
The opposition says the move will spotlight alleged voter-roll irregularities and draw 1 million people to its November rally, leaders said.
- On Friday, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance bloc postponed its symbolic 'public impeachment' of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to Saturday, October 31, citing rain. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi announced the consensus decision at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence.
- After allegedly being denied permission for the Ashok Hotel and Ramlila Maidan, opposition leaders shifted the mock proceeding to Kharge's residence at 10, Rajaji Marg. The bloc demands Kumar's resignation over alleged 'vote chori' and irregularities during the Special Intensive Revision .
- Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar will chair the proceedings, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge initiating the symbolic motion and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi delivering concluding remarks. Around 40 speakers are expected to participate.
- Nearly one million citizens are expected to join the 'Dilli Chalo' march and rally at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, November 1, challenging what the alliance terms the 'demolition of democracy'. The mega rally aims to demonstrate opposition unity.
- Criticizing the rally's timing as coinciding with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots anniversary, the Bharatiya Janata Party highlighted that removal under Article 124 requires a two-thirds parliamentary majority, not symbolic proceedings. The constitutional process presents a high bar.
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INDIA bloc postpones ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar due to rain; to hold meeting on Saturday
The INDIA bloc has postponed its proposed symbolic “public impeachment” of CEC Gyanesh Kumar to October 31 because of rain in Delhi. The event, part of its campaign over alleged “vote chori” and the SIR exercise, will be followed by a rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1.
INDIA bloc’s ‘public impeachment’ of CEC to be held at Kharge’s residence on October 30
New Delhi, Oct 28 (PTI) INDIA bloc will now hold its planned ‘public impeachment’ of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar later this week at the official residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge after the party’s attempts to organise the event at the Ashok Hotel and Ramlila Maidan allegedly met with denial of permissions. Sources said […]
Will hold ‘public impeachment’ of Gyanesh Kumar at Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence on Friday: Congress
During the high tea for INDIA bloc leader hosted by Rahul Gandhi on October 13, an idea was floated by one of the Left MPs to hold a “public impeachment” of Gyanesh Kumar.
Mock Parliament Venue Shifted To Kharge's Residence, Ashoka Hotel Denied Permission, CEC In Crosshairs
The venue for the opposition's planned mock parliament session has reportedly been shifted to the official residence of Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge at 10 Rajaji Marg. Opposition parties stated that permission was denied for their initial choice, Hotel Ashoka, while Ramlila Maidan was also evaluated as an alternative. Sources indicate that the mock parliament, aimed at symbolically impeaching Chief E…
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