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INDIA bloc meets to strategize against CEC and SIR irregularities FAST-MOVING
The INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties, is meeting in New Delhi to coordinate a response to alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. A central demand of the opposition, led by the Congress Party, is the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, whom they accuse of acting under government influence.
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has called for the suspension of the SIR process and the restoration of approximately 13.30 crore voters who were allegedly removed from the rolls. The party has also demanded the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on moral grounds. Opposition leaders are preparing a draft notice to move motions in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the removal of the CEC.
While many leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Mamata Banerjee, are expected to participate in the strategic discussions, some parties have distanced themselves. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and DMK have opted not to attend the meeting, though the DMK stated it would support a removal motion in Parliament. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will be represented by delegates due to other commitments in Uttar Pradesh. The BJP has criticized the alliance, questioning its unity and leadership, and defending the Election Commission's processes.
Entities
Congress Party · Congress Working Committee · Election Commission of India · Gyanesh Kumar · INDIA bloc · Indian National Congress · Mallikarjun Kharge · Rahul Gandhi
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Congress party alleges irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and changes to Form 6. www.millenniumpost.in · www.siasat.com · navbharatlive.com · www.dtnext.in · www.pratahkal.com · +5 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar stated that the removal of Gyanesh Kumar is extremely necessary. navbharatlive.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] West Bengal Congress in-charge Deepak Joshi characterized the actions of the CEC as falling under the category of treason. navabharat.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Election Commissioners have exposed the internal workings of the Election Commission by raising concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. www.millenniumpost.in · www.siasat.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] The Congress party is demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. navabharat.com · www.millenniumpost.in · www.siasat.com · navbharatlive.com · www.dtnext.in · +5 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Election Commission clarified that letters from Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi pertained to an officer on deputation rather than policy matters. www.millenniumpost.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Election Commission stated that differing views and observations are a normal part of institutional deliberations. www.millenniumpost.in
- [● 6 SOURCES] The opposition INDIA Bloc is expected to meet to discuss a joint strategy and may file a notice for the removal of the CEC in Parliament. www.millenniumpost.in · navbharatlive.com · www.dtnext.in · odishabytes.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) a complete fraud exercise. www.dtnext.in
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Congress party is demanding the restoration of 13.30 crore voters whose names were allegedly removed from the lists. navbharatlive.com · www.dtnext.in · bilkulonline.com · www.justicenews.co.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] P. Chidambaram described the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process as deeply flawed. bilkulonline.com
- [● 15 SOURCES] The INDIA bloc is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. www.newsbytesapp.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.timesnownews.com · kalingatv.com · +6 more