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Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre Amid Protests Against CEC, Says 'Lathi Can't Stop a Question'
- •Rahul Gandhi backed protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing concerns over "vote theft" and calling for Kumar's resignation.
- •Protesters, including AAP and Congress members, gathered at Jantar Mantar, demanding Kumar's resignation and raising issues about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- •Gandhi criticized the detention of hundreds of protesters, stating they were exercising their constitutional rights peacefully.
- •The controversy stems from allegations by opposition parties that the SIR process could remove eligible voters and questions about the Election Commission's decision-making.
- •Opposition parties, including the INDIA bloc, plan further demonstrations on October 6 and November 1, with protests spreading beyond Delhi.
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Protests are being held against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of vote theft and concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The controversy intensified following media reports that two other election commissioners had raised internal objections to various poll panel decisions.
Delhi Police denied permission for the demonstration at Jantar Mantar, tightened security around the area, used barricades to block protesters, and detained more than 500 people during the day, including notable figures like Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi.
The INDIA bloc has announced another demonstration program scheduled for October 6, followed by a larger rally in Delhi on November 1. Additionally, opposition parties have discussed pressing for the impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
