New Delhi, Oct 31: Key representatives from the INDIA bloc gathered at 10 Rajaji Marg on Saturday to participate in a symbolic public trial of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of electoral roll manipulation. Opening the proceedings, former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar stated that the assembly was convened to address public grievances surrounding the exclusion of eligible voters across various constituencies.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge presented a six-point proposal calling for administrative accountability within the Election Commission. He maintained that the opposition alliance, representing a major section of the electorate, seeks clear answers regarding electoral roll modifications, digital registration procedures, and decision-making processes within the commission.
The event witnessed participation from across the political spectrum, featuring leaders from the Congress, Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, and Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party, along with student representatives and civil society members.
Addressing the session, senior leaders maintained that peaceful democratic expression and voting access must be safeguarded. The opposition collective reiterated its call for releasing detailed metrics on voter roll revisions to ensure public confidence in upcoming electoral processes.
