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Rahul Gandhi Slams Election Commission, Announces Protest at Jantar Mantar
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Moneycontrol•07-10-2026, 15:51
Rahul Gandhi Slams Election Commission, Announces Protest at Jantar Mantar
- •Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stated that around 300 opposition MPs were denied a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •The opposition plans to gather at Jantar Mantar after being blocked by Delhi Police from protesting at their earlier location.
- •Gandhi declared that the opposition does not view Gyanesh Kumar as a legitimate Election Commissioner.
- •The protest aims to raise concerns regarding the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision exercise.
- •Gandhi also welcomed legal action against him, claiming that the 45 existing FIRs serve as medals for him.
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Rahul Gandhi and around 300 opposition MPs planned a protest and intended to meet Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to address concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, but were blocked and denied a meeting by authorities.
The opposition has intensified pressure on the Election Commission and Gyanesh Kumar over the contentious Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, alleging widespread deletions of valid voter names and questioning the overall conduct of the poll panel.
After being prevented from protesting at their earlier location by the Delhi Police, Rahul Gandhi stated that the opposition MPs planned to move to the designated protest site at Jantar Mantar.
