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Indian political dispute over delimitation and electoral-rol

Overview

Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, has called for an all-party meeting to discuss proposed delimitation changes. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kharge requested consensus before any new Constitutional Amendment Bill is finalized, noting an “unprecedented” 64-day gap since the Monsoon Session adjourned without the Houses being formally prorogued.

Kharge cited a previous failed attempt in April to pass a Delimitation Constitutional Amendment Bill and emphasized the need for deliberation to avoid unilateral decision-making. Following these requests, Kharge announced plans to meet with the Prime Minister to discuss delimitation, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and delays in implementing women’s reservation. In response, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that the government has been seeking cooperation from the Congress party but has proceeded to consult other political parties, such as the DMK and Samajwadi Party, as the Congress had not provided specific dates for discussions.

Recently, leaders of the INDIA opposition bloc scheduled a virtual meeting, chaired by Kharge, to coordinate a protest roadmap regarding allegations of “vote chori” (vote theft) during the SIR process. The bloc is accusing the Election Commission of India of facilitating the deletion of eligible voters and is seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This escalation includes a petition filed in the Supreme Court challenging the electoral roll revision and calls to repeal a 2023 law granting immunity to election commissioners. The opposition is also preparing for a major rally in New Delhi on November 1.

Entities

Narendra Modi · Mallikarjun Kharge · Gyanesh Kumar · Indian Government · INDIA bloc

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    INDIA bloc to hold virtual meeting over electoral roll allegations

    The INDIA opposition bloc will meet virtually to plan protests and a November 1 rally following allegations of electoral roll irregularities and demands for the CEC's resignation.

  2. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Mallikarjun Kharge urges PM Modi to hold all-party meet on delimitation

    Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has urged PM Modi to convene an all-party meeting regarding delimitation proposals, citing concerns over parliamentary delays and the need for constitutional consensus.

Sources

bhaskarlive.in · deccanchronicle.com · disabledperson.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · justicenews.co.in · millenniumpost.in · navbharatlive.com · newindianexpress.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · socialnews.xyz · thecsrjournal.in

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