Indian Opposition Parties to Launch Protests over Alleged Manipulation of Voter Lists
The opposition plans district marches, an MPs’ march to the Election Commission and a Delhi rally as it presses for ballot papers and voter roll changes.
- On Wednesday, the INDIA bloc met in New Delhi to address concerns over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announcing a series of nationwide protests against the Election Commission.
- Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged that the democratic system has been "attacked" by the BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter deletion and electoral manipulation.
- A "Save Democracy" campaign scheduled from October 2 to 8 will include Opposition MPs marching to the Election Commission on October 6, involving youth, NGOs, and parties committed to "unity and democracy."
- Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Kumar, alleging his involvement in a "big scam" involving "vote chori" and warning of escalated Opposition agitation.
- The INDIA bloc plans a major rally in Delhi on November 1 to highlight alleged "vote theft" and related grievances. Leaders also resolved to appeal to the Supreme Court for expedited hearings on electoral roll cases.
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Indian opposition parties to launch protests over alleged manipulation of voter lists
NEW DELHI, Sept 30 (Reuters) - An alliance of India's opposition parties said on Wednesday it would launch protests to "save democracy" after a newspaper report said the Election Commission pushed large-scale voter list changes despite two commission...
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The INDIA bloc has formulated a joint action plan to address the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) row and concerns over Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Following a meeting of key opposition leaders, the alliance announced a series of "save democracy" marches, demonstrations, and a march to the Election Commission, demanding a return to ballot papers for elections and alleging electoral malpractices by the ruling government.
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Kharge alleged that institutions were being weakened and accused the Election Commission of being influenced by the government. He alleged that elections were being won through unfair means and claimed that democratic functioning of opposition parties was being disrupted. India News | INDIA Bloc Announces 'Save Democracy' March from October 2, Mamata Calls for PM's Resignation.
The India Block has prepared a roadmap for its protest against the SIR and the Election Commission. Twenty opposition parties participated in a meeting on Wednesday, and a decision was made to march to the Election Commission on October 6th. In addition, district-level protests, a meeting with the President, and five major rallies are planned. However, Uddhav Thackeray raised questions about the Congress's separate campaigns at the meeting.
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