INDIA Bloc to Host Mock 'Impeachment' of CEC at Kharge's Residence After Ashoka Hotel Denial

Overview of the Protest Plans

The INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties, has announced that it will conduct a 'public impeachment' proceeding against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. This decision follows allegations from the Congress party that state-run Ashoka Hotel denied them permission to host the event on its premises.

Allegations of Denied Permissions

Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal stated that the hotel had initially granted permission but rescinded it following intervention by the police. Venugopal further alleged that the Delhi Police also obstructed the setup for the event at Ramleela Maidan, despite the opposition claiming to have obtained the necessary authorizations.

Purpose of the Mock Event

The planned 'public impeachment' is part of a series of demonstrations by the opposition against the Election Commission. Key objectives include:

• Protesting against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
• Expressing grievances regarding alleged electoral irregularities.
• Demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

Next Steps

The mock impeachment is scheduled for October 30, serving as a lead-up to a larger protest scheduled for November 1. The opposition coalition has called for a 'Dilli Chalo' march to culminate at Ramleela Maidan, with party leaders expecting to mobilize participation against what they have termed 'vote chori' (vote theft). The public can monitor official statements from participating INDIA bloc parties for further developments regarding these events.