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News18•07-10-2026, 14:11
INDIA bloc leaders gather for lunch to finalize strategy against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
  • •Opposition leaders of the INDIA bloc are holding meetings and lunch hosted by Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi to finalize their future strategy against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
  • •A political tussle has emerged between AAP and Congress in Delhi regarding protests against the CEC, with leaders exchanging accusations on social media.
  • •CJP spokesperson Sourav Das announced preparations for a massive protest on October 10 and stated that information has been submitted to the Delhi Police.
  • •A delegation of 200 to 300 opposition MPs plans to meet the Election Commission to raise concerns over alleged large-scale deletion of voter names.
  • •Former Chief Election Commissioner O.P. Rawat advised the commission to communicate with facts and meet the visiting delegation of MPs.

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Opposition parties are demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of large-scale deletion of names from voter lists. The protests have intensified following reports that two other election commissioners raised objections regarding electoral roll decisions.

A delegation of 200 to 300 opposition MPs plans to meet the Election Commission to present their concerns and demand answers regarding allegations of mass voter list deletions. Opposition leaders gathered for lunch hosted by Mallikarjun Kharge to finalize this strategy.

Former Chief Election Commissioner O.P. Rawat advised that the Election Commission should meet the delegation of 200 to 300 MPs if they visit. He also stated that the commission must provide fact-based clarifications and actively communicate with individuals raising questions over deleted voter names.