New Delhi: The Opposition-led INDIA bloc is considering seeking another meeting with President Droupadi Murmu to submit evidence supporting its allegations of ‘vote theft’ and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The alliance is also planning larger protests against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar next month, as it steps up its campaign against the Election Commission’s voter-list revision exercise.

According to sources, Opposition leaders want to present specific cases of voters they believe were wrongly deleted from electoral rolls during the SIR process. The move follows an earlier meeting with President Murmu, during which she reportedly asked the delegation to provide evidence to substantiate its allegations.

The proposed meeting comes amid preparations for a series of political activities by the Opposition. These include a planned gathering described as a ‘public impeachment’ of the CEC at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence and a major INDIA bloc rally scheduled for November 1 at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

The Opposition has repeatedly questioned the conduct of the SIR exercise, alleging that the process has resulted in the deletion of eligible voters. The Election Commission and the CEC have been at the centre of the alliance’s criticism.

INDIA bloc plans to submit evidence of alleged voter deletions

Sources said the INDIA bloc leaders are likely to request a fresh appointment with President Murmu to present documents and examples supporting their ‘vote theft’ allegations.

If the meeting takes place, the delegation is expected to show cases of voters whom it believes were incorrectly removed from electoral rolls. The leaders want the President to consider their concerns and the evidence they intend to submit.

During their previous meeting with the President, Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, raised concerns about the SIR process and alleged irregularities in the preparation and revision of electoral rolls.

They also spoke about what they described as vote theft and the deletion of voters. The delegation reportedly sought action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

President Murmu listened to the Opposition’s concerns and asked the leaders to provide supporting evidence. The proposed fresh meeting is intended to respond to that request by placing specific cases before her.

The INDIA bloc’s decision to seek another meeting also signals that the alliance intends to keep the electoral roll issue at the centre of its political campaign.

Opposition plans larger protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Apart from approaching the President, the INDIA bloc is planning larger protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar next month.

The alliance has accused the Election Commission of failing to address concerns about the SIR process. Opposition leaders have questioned the manner in which voters are being included in or removed from electoral rolls and have demanded accountability from the poll panel.

The proposed protests are expected to build on the demonstrations and political statements made by Opposition parties in recent weeks.

The alliance’s criticism has also focused on reports about differences within the Election Commission over certain provisions of the revision exercise. The Opposition has cited these developments to strengthen its demand for an explanation from the poll panel.

However, the allegations of voter deletion and vote theft remain claims made by the Opposition. The INDIA bloc is seeking to present evidence to the President, while the Election Commission’s position on the specific cases will be important in assessing the allegations.

‘Public impeachment’ meeting planned at Kharge’s residence

The latest political developments come ahead of an INDIA bloc gathering at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

The meeting is being described by the Opposition as a ‘public impeachment’ of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. It is intended to highlight the alliance’s allegations against the CEC and the conduct of the SIR exercise.

The Opposition has been demanding action against Kumar, linking its criticism to alleged discrepancies in the voter-list revision process.

The use of the term ‘public impeachment’ refers to the political campaign being organised by the alliance. It should not be confused with a formal impeachment proceeding, which follows a separate constitutional and parliamentary process.

The gathering is part of the INDIA bloc’s broader effort to bring attention to its concerns about electoral transparency and the functioning of the Election Commission.

INDIA bloc prepares for November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan

Preparations are also underway for the INDIA bloc’s rally scheduled for November 1 at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas has claimed that around 10 lakh people would attend the rally. He also alleged that authorities were attempting to prevent participants from reaching the national capital.

The proposed gathering is expected to serve as a major platform for the Opposition to raise its objections to the SIR exercise and its allegations of vote theft.

The rally is likely to bring together leaders and supporters from different parties in the INDIA bloc. The alliance is seeking to use the event to demonstrate opposition unity and increase pressure on the Election Commission.

The claim of 10 lakh participants is an estimate made by Brittas. The actual turnout will depend on mobilisation and logistical arrangements in the days leading up to the event.

Opposition cites report on objections within Election Commission

The INDIA bloc’s campaign has gathered momentum following an Indian Express report about objections raised by two Election Commissioners, Vivek Joshi and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, to certain provisions of the SIR process.

According to the report cited by the Opposition, the two Election Commissioners had objected to some clauses connected with the exercise, including the use of Form 6 during the ongoing revision.

Form 6 is used for applying for inclusion of a name in the electoral roll. The Opposition has raised questions about its use during the SIR exercise and has linked the issue to its wider concerns about the accuracy of voter lists.

The reported differences among Election Commission members have become part of the political debate surrounding the revision process. Opposition leaders have referred to the report while demanding greater transparency and explanations from the poll panel.

The alliance has argued that voters should not be excluded from electoral rolls without proper verification and that any revision exercise must protect the voting rights of eligible citizens.

Electoral roll revision remains at the centre of political confrontation

The SIR exercise has emerged as a major point of confrontation between the Opposition and the Election Commission. The INDIA bloc has repeatedly alleged that the process could lead to the removal of genuine voters and has demanded safeguards to prevent wrongful deletions.

Its proposed fresh meeting with President Murmu, planned protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the November 1 rally are part of a coordinated political response.

For now, the Opposition is preparing to place specific cases before the President, following her request for supporting evidence during the earlier meeting. Whether the proposed delegation receives a fresh appointment and what action, if any, follows will be closely watched.

The dispute is also likely to remain a significant political issue as parties continue to debate the transparency of electoral roll revisions and the role of the Election Commission.