Rahul Gandhi, Indian opposition lawmakers detained over election chief protest for second day
- On Friday, a 10-member INDIA bloc delegation led by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan to submit a memorandum alleging 'vote chori'.
- Tensions escalated as the opposition demanded the immediate resignation and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing the suspension of the Special Intensive Revision process and the deletion of 13.8 crore voters' names.
- Demanding a return to paper ballots, the delegation also requested the repeal of lifelong immunity granted to Gyanesh, arguing these measures dismantle an alleged 'structure of dishonesty' in the election system.
- Although President Murmu did not deny the opposition's claims, she requested concrete evidence of alleged 'election chori' to investigate thoroughly, prompting Rahul Gandhi to say he was 'shocked and stunned' by her response.
- The delegation will approach the Supreme Court on Monday to meet the Chief Justice of India and submit a memorandum, as opposition leaders vow to continue their agitation until their demands are met.
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