Opposition Demands Chief Election Commissioner's Resignation, Meets President
Ten major opposition leaders met President Murmu on October 9, 2026, submitting a memorandum demanding the CEC's resignation and raising concerns over voter list revision.
Opposition Leaders Meet President Murmu, Demand CEC Resignation
On October 9, 2026, ten prominent opposition leaders from the INDIA alliance met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. During this meeting, the leaders submitted a memorandum to the President demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
The opposition parties drew the President's attention to serious issues concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists and alleged vote manipulation in elections. The delegation, led by Rahul Gandhi, included several key figures such as Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Umar Abdullah, and Members of Parliament Manoj Jha, M.A. Baby, D. Raja, Rajiv Rai, and Supriya Sule.
Questions Raised on Voter List Fairness
Following the meeting with the President, Rahul Gandhi addressed journalists, stating that the delegation had presented a detailed memorandum outlining their primary concerns. He specifically emphasized the alleged irregularities in the voter list and the questions raised regarding the fairness of the entire electoral process.
Opposition leaders allege that several serious questions have arisen during the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists, which require immediate resolution. The process, they claim, has raised significant doubts about its integrity.
Supreme Court Approach Announced
Rahul Gandhi further announced that the opposition will approach the Supreme Court on Monday regarding this crucial matter. He stated that ensuring the fairness and transparency of the electoral process is paramount, and necessary steps will be taken in this direction.
The opposition parties have jointly urged the Election Commission to ensure transparency and accountability in order to maintain public confidence in the electoral process. This development is likely to intensify political discussions surrounding the functioning of the Election Commission, the voter list revision process, and electoral transparency. However, a clearer picture of the situation will emerge only after the official stance of the concerned parties on the allegations and demands made by the opposition becomes known.