After detentions and FIRs, INDIA bloc pushes for presidential intervention
The INDIA bloc has intensified its campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, claiming that its request for a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu has not yet received a response. The developments come amid continuing protests led by Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and allegations related to voter rolls. The opposition says it will continue its campaign while seeking the President’s intervention in the matter.
· 10/8/2026, 10:16:14 AM· 2 min read
The INDIA bloc has intensified its campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, claiming that its request for a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu has not yet received a response. The developments come amid continuing protests led by Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and allegations related to voter rolls. The opposition says it will continue its campaign while seeking the President’s intervention in the matter.
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