INDIA Bloc Holds Mock CEC Impeachment; BJP Rebuts 13 Crore Voter Deletion Charge

UPDATED: Oct 31, 2026 22:48 ISTThe INDIA bloc organised a symbolic mock parliament and public impeachment proceeding against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of treason and orchestrating electoral manipulation through the deletion of over 13 crore voters. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge leveled six charges against the Election Commission chief, alleging unconstitutional voter list purges and collusion with the ruling government. In a sharp counterattack, the Bharatiya Janata Party defended the Special Intensive Revision process, explaining the ASDD formula covering absent, shifted, deceased, and duplicate electors. BJP leaders detailed that out of the 13 crore names, millions had permanently shifted, over two crore were deceased, and more than one crore were duplicate entries. The ruling party questioned why 38 lakh opposition booth-level agents failed to flag erroneous deletions during field verification. The broadcast features heated debate over the legality of the revision drive, procedural transparency within the poll body, and the presence of undocumented immigrants on the electoral register. Read MoreVIDEOS FROM OTHER SECTIONSLATEST VIDEOSKapil Dev Backs PGTI & Business Today Tie-Up as BT Golf Enters 27th SeasonFormer cricket captain Kapil Dev has teamed up with Business Today Golf and the Professional Golf Tour of India to launch the 27th season of the corporate tournament. Unveiled at the Qutub Golf Course in New Delhi, the collaboration connects professional golf expertise with corporate leadership. The upcoming season is scheduled to travel across major Indian cities, opening in Kolkata before heading to Chandigarh, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Chennai, Kochi, and Mumbai. Speaking on the sport's rapid growth and infrastructure needs, speakers highlighted the role of corporate support and media in sustaining golf. The initiative aims to provide executives and professionals a platform to network and compete away from boardroom pressures.Azam Khan Arrested by ED After Release in Jauhar University Money Laundering CaseIn a major setback for Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, the Enforcement Directorate arrested him minutes after his release following 11 months in custody. The arrest was made under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in connection with alleged irregularities and diversion of government funds linked to Mohammad Ali Jauhar University. The central agency previously attached university properties valued at 426 crore rupees across 26 takeover FIRs. Khan questioned the action, stating he only established an educational institution for children and society. The agency is bringing him to Delhi before producing him in a Ghaziabad special court for custody remand.INDIA Bloc 'Impeaches' CEC Gyanesh Kumar; BJP Hits Back Over 'Mock Parliament'INDIA bloc leaders conducted an unprecedented public impeachment-style proceeding against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence. The opposition levelled serious allegations against the CEC, including conspiring to steal elections, deleting 13.2 crore voter names during the Special Intensive Revision process, amending Form 6 without parliamentary approval, and acting at the behest of the ruling dispensation. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi called for Gyanesh Kumar to be tried for treason, arguing that illegal deletions cast doubt on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Speaking on India Today, Congress leader Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi defended the mock parliament, citing the denial of parliamentary discussion and alleging significant omissions in the Election Commission's response. The Bharatiya Janata Party hit back, calling the proceedings a 'parliament of theatrics' and accusing the opposition of undermining constitutional institutions. Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury asserted the protest reflected public outrage over disenfranchisement, affirming that opposition leaders intend to escalate the issue.Opposition Turn 'Avrodh Paksh', Creating Obstacles: PM Narendra ModiAddressing the nation on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the opposition, asserting that constructive opposition has turned into obstructionism. He stated, "यह विरोध नहीं है, यह अवरोध है," arguing that frustrated political elements are placing hurdles in the way of national progress instead of fulfilling their democratic role. The Prime Minister warned that although Maoism has been curbed in remote regions, the threat of "dimagi Naxals" persists, calling on citizens to remain vigilant against attempts to divide the country and defame it via social media. Narendra Modi also stressed the necessity of securing national borders, halting demographic shifts, and advancing towards a secular civil code.