INDIA Bloc Plans 'Public Impeachment' of CEC at Kharge's Residence on October 30

The INDIA opposition bloc has scheduled a proposed "public impeachment" of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's official New Delhi residence on Friday, October 30, 2026. The announcement was made by Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

According to the reports, the event is planned as a curtain-raiser for the opposition's scheduled November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan, which aims to protest against alleged electoral irregularities and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Venue Changes and Alleged Hurdles

The venue was shifted to 10, Rajaji Marg after opposition attempts to host the event at other locations encountered complications.

• Initial Plans: The Congress alleged that the Ashok Hotel initially granted permission but later withdrew it following police intervention.
• Ramlila Maidan Request: The party stated it booked Ramlila Maidan from October 25 to November 3, but alleged that police personnel obstructed workers from setting up infrastructure.
• Police Stance: Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Rohit Rajbir Singh stated that while permission for a rally on November 1 had been granted with strict conditions, no separate request for a mock impeachment had been received.

CTI Concerns Over November 1 Rally

Meanwhile, the Chamber of Trade and Industry has written to Rahul Gandhi, urging the postponement of the November 1 rally until after November 10. CTI chairman Brijesh Goyal warned that the event could disrupt business during the peak Diwali shopping season.