INDIA bloc to hold ‘public impeachment proceeding’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, says K.C. Venugopal
The INDIA bloc, led by the Congress party, plans to hold a 'public impeachment proceeding' against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 30, 2026. The opposition is protesting alleged electoral irregularities and demanding his removal.
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This highlights escalating tensions between India's opposition parties and the Election Commission, potentially impacting public trust in democratic institutions.
INDIA bloc to hold ‘public impeachment proceeding’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, says K.C. Venugopal left Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal said that Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has reached out to all INDIA Bloc parties and requested their leaders and members to be present in Delhi during this period “in full force”. File ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/hi6tji/article71621054.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261005428L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal addresses a press conference after a party meeting, highlighting the plans for tomorrow's peaceful protest starting from Makar Dwar on the issue of 'Vote Chori' at Indira Bhawan, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo/Ritik Sharma) ‘After this Public Impeachment, we will hold a Dilli Chalo March against Vote Chori culminating at Ramleela Maidan on November 1st, where at least a million concerned citizens will participate,’ said K.C. Venugopal Congress MP K.C.
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