# Indian opposition challenges government legitimacy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-opposition-challenges-government-legitimacy > Updated: 2026-10-10T08:46:48.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has challenged the legitimacy of the current Indian government, calling for the dissolution of the Lok Sabha and all state assemblies. Kharge alleged that the electoral system is compromised, specifically criticizing the use of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Congress party characterized large-scale deletions from voter lists as ‘vote-demonetisation’ and demanded the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The political tension has expanded to include accusations that the Modi administration is stifling democracy. Kharge claimed the government is creating a ‘silent democracy’ by detaining various groups, including journalists, students, and activists. Concurrently, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described security measures in Delhi as a ‘war-like deployment,’ criticizing internet shutdowns and barricades as attempts to suppress inquiries into election fairness. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Mallikarjun Kharge accuses Modi government of stifling democracy Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of stifling democracy by detaining activists, journalists, and students who question the administration. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mallikarjun-kharge-accuses-modi-government-of-stifling-democracy ### 2026-10-03: Mallikarjun Kharge calls for dissolution of Lok Sabha and state assemblies Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has called all current Indian elections illegal, demanding the dissolution of Parliament and state assemblies to hold fresh polls via ballot papers. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mallikarjun-kharge-calls-for-dissolution-of-lok-sabha-and-state-assemblies --- Cite as: Indian opposition challenges government legitimacy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indian-opposition-challenges-government-legitimacy