ECI-SIR Row: Amid the continuous heavy rainfall in Delhi, the INDIA Bloc on Friday postponed 'public impeachment' of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Earlier, the opposition parties had planned to hold a demonstration at Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's residence. As per the schedule, the opposition leaders were scheduled to highlight the irregularities in the functioning of the Election Commission, further seeking the removal of Gyanesh Kumar.
Entire Opposition Is United: Rahul Gandhi
While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi confirmed that the program will be held tomorrow, adding that all the demonstrations against CEC Gyanesh Kumar are one. The Leader of Opposition stated that the program was postponed due to the continuous rain. Apart from this, Gandhi also confirmed that the Ramlila Maidan rally will be held on November 1 as per the schedule.
"As we said before, this is not multiple protests. This is one protest. The entire opposition is standing here. Anybody who wants to protest, any person, is welcome to come here. We are all standing together because we are defending the Constitution. We are defending the idea of India. We are defending the vote, which is the expression of all Indians," Gandhi told reporters.
He further alleged that while thousands of people are ready to participate in the mega rally, the authorities are taking cruel steps to stop them.
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INDIA Bloc To Hold 'Jan Mahabhiyog'
As per the reports, the representatives from 19 parties will be given a chance to speak in the 'Jan Mahabhiyog' program, with a deadline of five minutes; however, reports suggest that TMC and Samajwadi Party will be given 10 minutes each. Apart from this, the members of civil societies and the individuals affected due to the SIR are also likely to speak. The proceedings will be headed by Mira Kumar, former Lok Sabha speaker and senior Congress leader.
Earlier on Thursday, Rahul Gandhi urged the people to take part in the rally in large numbers, further asking them to not fear the police action. Following a report by the Indian Express, the opposition has accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of being biased, further demanding his resignation.