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‘Will dig you out from ground, if needed’: Kharge warns CEC at INDIA bloc rally

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The demonstration gathered thousands of supporters in Delhi to demand the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a halt to the Special Intensive Revision exercise. Opposition figures accused the ruling administration of utilizing central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate to target rivals while manipulating voter lists. Alongside Mallikarjun Kharge, leaders including Akhilesh Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav framed the political contest as an urgent battle to safeguard the Constitution. Security personnel implemented strict measures and widespread traffic diversions across central Delhi to manage the massive influx of demonstrators.

Key points

  • The opposition alliance pledged to maintain joint demonstrations until its grievances reg…: The opposition alliance pledged to maintain joint demonstrations until its grievances regarding electoral integrity are formally addressed.
  • Leaders accused the central government of leveraging federal agencies like the Enforcemen…: Leaders accused the central government of leveraging federal agencies like the Enforcement Directorate to silence political opponents.
  • The INDIA bloc alleges that ongoing electoral roll revisions are deliberately disenfranch…: The INDIA bloc alleges that ongoing electoral roll revisions are deliberately disenfranchising youth, women, and Dalit communities.

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File photo: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addresses the INDIA bloc's 'Chalo Dilli' protest rally against alleged electoral irregularities

NEW DELHI: Speaking at the INDIA bloc rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge vowed to continue the opposition’s fight until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigned, warning that the bloc would “dig him out from the ground if needed”. Kharge vowed that the opposition would continue its agitation until Kumar resigned, accusing him of acting in favour of the ruling BJP.Addressing thousands of supporters and leaders from opposition parties at the ‘Chalo Delhi’ rally, Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah of attempting to manipulate votes belonging to women, young people and Dalits. He also alleged that PM Modi was trying to divide the country and use central agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate to intimidate the opposition.

“PM Modi will go only when you fight strongly,” Kharge told the gathering, urging people to unite against alleged vote theft. He said the INDIA bloc would continue its fight to remove the BJP…

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