Opposition rally in New Delhi challenges voter-roll changes
Politics · First reported 1 Nov, 03:06 · Updated 03:46
Thousands of opposition supporters gathered at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on November 1, calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over a voter-roll revision. The Election Commission denied wrongdoing, while opposition leaders said the changes excluded legitimate voters.
- Tens of thousands attended the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday, November 1.
- The protest focused on a voter-roll revision that critics say removed eligible voters; the Election Commission denied wrongdoing.
- Rahul Gandhi called for Kumar’s resignation and said the opposition would pursue legal action over alleged vote theft.
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- Location
- Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi.
- Rally date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026.
- Main demand
- Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation as Chief Election Commissioner.
- Commission response
- The Election Commission denied wrongdoing.
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