INDIA bloc to discuss Election Commission concerns on September 30
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The opposition INDIA bloc is planning a meeting on September 30 to discuss concerns regarding the Election Commission's functioning and electoral roll revision processes.
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- Congress party members held nationwide protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- The opposition cites concerns over the Special Intensive Revision process and reports of internal dissent among Election Commissioners.
- The BJP has defended the Election Commission, stating that its decision-making follows established legal consensus.
- The INDIA bloc is coordinating its response to these developments ahead of their upcoming meeting.
What to watch next
- The INDIA bloc meeting scheduled for September 30
- Developments regarding the opposition's potential motion for the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner
- Outcomes of the Congress Working Committee meeting on September 29
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Sudhanshu Trivedi
BJP spokesperson
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“Commission's decision-making was based on majority consensus.”
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…Kumar spread across India; Gaurav Gogoi detained, tear gas fired in Manipur The BJP has also rejected the Congress' allegations. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi defended the SIR process as legally sound and said the Commission's decision-making was based on majority consensus. In Guwahati, Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi was detained by Assam Police during a protest demanding Kumar's resignation. In Manipur, police fired tear gas shells after a Congress demonstration turned…
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