INDIA bloc holds symbolic proceedings against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The INDIA bloc held a symbolic “public impeachment” programme against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence. Opposition leaders accused the Election Commission of electoral irregularities; the BJP rejected the event and challenged the opposition to discuss the issue in Parliament.

• The programme was held at Mallikarjun Kharge’s New Delhi residence, with former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar presiding.· 1 source
• The bloc said the event was a response to alleged electoral irregularities, including concerns about the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. These are allegations made by opposition leaders.· 1 source
• Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said a separate programme had been postponed by a day because of rain, so older attendees would not have to sit outside in wet weather.· 1 source
• The BJP called the event a mockery of Parliament and said the opposition should raise its concerns in a parliamentary session.· 1 source