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INDIA bloc leaders march in Delhi demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Election Commission of India Gyanesh Kumar INDIA bloc Special Intensive Revision voter list controversy

Opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc staged a massive protest march in New Delhi on October 6, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration, which included prominent figures such as Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Akhilesh Yadav, was organized to protest alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Protesters accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of manipulating voter lists and undermining democratic processes. The march, which aimed for the ECI headquarters at Nirvachan Sadan, was intercepted by Delhi Police near the NITI Aayog office. This led to a standoff where opposition MPs sat on the road and some, including Rahul Gandhi, climbed over police barricades in protest.

Heavy security was deployed across the capital, with thousands of police personnel and Rapid Action Force (RAF) units stationed near Parliament and government buildings. The controversy follows reports that two Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, had raised numerous objections regarding decisions made without their knowledge. While the ECI has rejected all allegations of wrongdoing, stating that differing views are a normal part of institutional deliberations, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear petitions regarding the conduct of the poll body and the SIR process.

Entities

Akhilesh Yadav · Election Commission of India · Gyanesh Kumar · INDIA bloc · Mallikarjun Kharge · Narendra Modi · New Delhi · Rahul Gandhi

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Harshvardhan Sapkal criticized the Maharashtra government regarding paper leak incidents. samacharnama.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Jairam Ramesh called for the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. www.newindianexpress.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Justice Ujjwal Bhuiyan stated that processes depriving citizens of voting rights would be arbitrary and against the constitutional framework. www.newindianexpress.com
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Jairam Ramesh accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of being a burden to the country. www.newindianexpress.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Maharashtra Congress President Harshvardhan Sapkal demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. samacharnama.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Prithviraj Chavan alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar acted completely illegally. www.rozanaspokesman.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] YS Sharmila demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. indtoday.com
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi raised at least 14 objections regarding decisions made without their knowledge. www.dnpindia.in · www.rozanaspokesman.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Congress MP Pramod Tiwari demanded Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, citing allegations regarding contracts during his tenure as Kerala PWD Secretary.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A coalition of former civil servants and activists served a ‘people's impeachment’ notice against Gyanesh Kumar with six charges.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal announced a nationwide ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ campaign starting October 10.
  • [● 22 SOURCES] The opposition alliance alleges irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of electoral rolls. desitalkchicago.com · www.ibc24.in · bhaskarlive.in · srnnews.com · thefederal.com · +13 more

Sources

आकाशवाणी में बैठे राहुल की भाषा पर करें गौर, ये कामचोर हैं- बीजेपी [www.agniban.com]
‘Go Gyanu, Go!’:Vote Chori Row Escalates as Protests Spread, Pressure Mounts on CEC and His Backers [radianceweekly.net]
चुनाव आयोग के खिलाफ मैदान में विपक्ष, CEC ज्ञानेश कुमार के इस्तीफे पर अडिग [navbharatlive.com]
Video – ‘एक कचौरी, दो समोसा- ज्ञानेश तुम्हारा क्या भरोसा…’ सपा MP इकरा हसन का GEN-Z स्टाइल में विरोध प्रदर्शन [hindi.pardaphash.com]
INDIA Block Protest: Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi March Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar [www.zoomnews.in]
India Alliance EC March | নির্বাচন সদন অভিযানের পথে বাধা; রাহুল-অভিষেকদের মিছিল আটকে দিল পুলিশ, রাস্তায় বসে বিক্ষোভ ‘ইন্ডিয়া’ জোটের [uttarbangasambad.com]
INDIA bloc protest: Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory, urges commuters to avoid New Delhi routes [desitalkchicago.com]
১০ অক্টোবর যন্তর মন্তরে CJP-র বিক্ষোভ, আগেই গ্রেফতারির আশঙ্কা নেতাদের [najarbandi.in]
India Bloc Protest LIVE: INDIA Bloc Holds Mega March To EC Office Over Alleged ‘Vote Chori’ | WION [www.military-stuff.org]
INDIA bloc MPs to march to EC demanding CEC's resignation; security tightened - The Sen Times [thesentimes.com]
INDIA Bloc to Stage Protest March Against CEC on October 8 [thelivenagpur.com]
INDIA bloc MPs to march to EC demanding CEC’s resignation; security tightened [thekashmirimages.com]
ECI not working under Constitution, says Akhilesh Yadav on INDIA bloc protest [bhaskarlive.in]
LIVE | INDIA bloc steps up EC fight, to march against CEC Gyanesh Kumar [thefederal.com]
Hundreds of police guard Indian capital ahead of opposition protest [srnnews.com]
Chavan Says CEC Violated Parliament's Law, Cites Objections by Two Election Commissioners [www.rozanaspokesman.com]
Gyanesh Kumar Resignation Row Intensifies, CJP Sounds Alarm Over Delhi Crackdown, What's In Store Today [www.dnpindia.in]
Vinayaka M Bhat Column: ಜ್ಞಾನೇಶ್‌ ಕುಮಾರ್‌ ಪದಚ್ಯುತಿ ಅಷ್ಟು ಸುಲಭಸಾಧ್ಯವಲ್ಲ [vishwavani.news]
हर्षवर्धन सपकाल ने ज्ञानेश कुमार के इस्तीफे की मांग की, पेपर लीक को लेकर महाराष्ट्र सरकार को घेरा [samacharnama.com]
INDIA Bloc Parties to Hold ‘Save Democracy’ March in Jammu on October 7 [kashmirlife.net]
ज्ञानेश कुमार के इस्तीफे की मांग पर विपक्ष का मार्च, भाजपा ने कहा- एसआईआर लोकतंत्र के लिए जरूरी | ????????? ??????? ?? ?????? ????? ?? ????? ?? ????? ?????? ?? ????? ?????,' ????? ?? ???? ?????? [www.bhaskarhindi.com]
ज्ञानेश कुमार के इस्तीफे की मांग पर विपक्ष का मार्च, भाजपा ने कहा- एसआईआर लोकतंत्र के लिए जरूरी [www.punjabkesari.com]
जया बच्चन का बीजेपी पर तंज, बोलीं- ‘गणेश जी बुरी चीजों की मदद नहीं करते’ [thecsrjournal.in]
BJD joins INDIA bloc march, Cong says countdown to 'Bharatiya Jhoot Party's' exit has begun [www.millenniumpost.in]
INDIA Bloc Protest: Rahul Gandhi Tries To Enter ECI Office; Priyanka Gandhi, Venugopal Detained [news.abplive.com]
'Gyanesh, it's done bro, time to resign': INDIA bloc MPs stage sit-in after march to EC stopped [www.dtnext.in]
Rahul tries to enter Akashvani Bhawan during INDIA bloc march [www.newsbytesapp.com]
Rahul, Priyanka Among INDIA Bloc MPs Detained During ‘Save Democracy’ March To ECI [odishabytes.com]
India News | 4-layered Security Arrangements Made to Welcome Swiss Prez at Jewar Airport: Joint CP [www.latestly.com]
Indian Opposition Marches in Delhi Seeking Election Chief's Resignation Over Voter List Revision [www.emirates247.com]
JMM MP slams ECI, alleges misuse of institutions ahead of protest [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Video: INDIA bloc MPs stage sit-in after march to EC stopped [www.siasat.com]
INDIA bloc MPs to march to EC demanding CEC Kumar’s resignation; security tightened [www.orissapost.com]
Akhilesh Yadav accuses ECI of not functioning impartially, says poll body ‘not working under Constitution’ [yespunjab.com]
INDIA bloc MPs raise heat against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, demand his resignation [www.socialnews.xyz]
INDIA bloc’s ECI march today: Barricades up, 4,000 security personnel deployed in Delhi [english.mathrubhumi.com]
As INDIA bloc gears up for march against CEC, SC observations on Form 6 give it fillip | Headlines [www.devdiscourse.com]
‘इंडिया’ गठबंधन के प्रदर्शन के मद्देनजर निर्वाचन आयोग मुख्यालय के आसपास सुरक्षा कड़ी की गई | IBC24 [www.ibc24.in]
South Central 95: Parakala Prabhakar on the ECI, SIR and the deletion of voters [www.newslaundry.com]
Vote Chori: Sharmila Seeks CEC Gnanesh Kumar’s Exit [indtoday.com]
India opposition parties to rally for election chief’s exit over voter list changes [www.winnipegfreepress.com]
5-Layer Barricades, Tear Gas Shells: How Delhi Police Is Preparing For Opposition Protest March [www.timesnownews.com]
CEC Row: Security Tightened in Delhi Ahead of Opposition March [www.deccanchronicle.com]
CEC's ability to 'execute G2's illegal orders' makes him a liability for country: Congress [www.newindianexpress.com]