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India: BJP and INDIA bloc clash over electoral roll controversy
Political tensions in India have escalated as the opposition INDIA bloc intensifies protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The opposition alleges that the revision process has improperly deleted approximately 13 crore names, representing about 14 per cent of the previous total. In response, the INDIA bloc conducted a symbolic “public impeachment” of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi, with Rahul Gandhi demanding the official face trial for treason.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has challenged Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to debate the allegations in a special session of Parliament, asserting that the BJP has nothing to hide. Shah accused the opposition of preferring street protests over parliamentary discussion and likened their claims to a losing team blaming the umpire.
BJP leaders have criticized the opposition’s planned “Chalo Dilli” march and rally at Ramlila Maidan, questioning the feasibility of the claimed 10 lakh attendee turnout and warning of potential disruptions to Delhi’s wholesale traders during the festive season. Meanwhile, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju challenged the Congress party to explain its past electoral performances and the necessity of removing names of deceased or duplicate voters from the rolls.
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Akhilesh Yadav · Amit Shah · Bharatiya Janata Party · Election Commission of India · Gyanesh Kumar · Indian National Congress · Rahul Gandhi
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- [● 10 SOURCES] Amit Shah challenged Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav to a special parliamentary session to debate the SIR row. www.prameyanews.com · www.newsbytesapp.com · pragativadi.com · www.vikatan.com · www.dnaindia.com · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The INDIA bloc conducted a symbolic public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. munsifdaily.com · www.newsbytesapp.com · pragativadi.com · www.news18.com · english.mathrubhumi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jairam Ramesh accused the BJP of undermining Parliament since 2014.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The INDIA bloc scheduled a mega rally at Delhi's Ramlila Ground for November 1. munsifdaily.com · www.newsbytesapp.com · pragativadi.com · www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in Uttar Pradesh.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] BJP MP Brij Lal accused the Samajwadi Party of allowing mafia rule and violence in Uttar Pradesh.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Congress MP KC Venugopal accused the BJP of using Parliament as a rubber stamp. www.latestly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) reportedly deleted approximately 13 crore names from electoral rolls. www.newsbytesapp.com · pragativadi.com · goemkarponn.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The INDIA bloc protest was postponed due to rain in Delhi. www.newsbytesapp.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The INDIA bloc scheduled a rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan for November 1. saharasamay.com · munsifdaily.com · theshillongtimes.com · www.news18.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Union Minister Kiren Rijiju posed five questions to the Congress party regarding electoral processes. odishabytes.com · theshillongtimes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rahul Gandhi demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar face trial for treason. english.mathrubhumi.com