Congress Launches 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' Campaign Against CEC
The Congress party intensifies its nationwide campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding electoral reforms.
Congress announces a campaign against alleged vote theft led by Gyanesh Kumar.
Protests will include rallies and marches from local levels to Delhi from October 10 to November 26.
The campaign aims to remove the Chief Election Commissioner and reform the electoral system.
In a significant political move, the Congress party has launched a nationwide campaign titled 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. This announcement follows a Supreme Court clarification stating that no modified version of Form 6, used for voter enrollment, has been approved. Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal emphasized that the agitation would persist until Kumar is removed and the electoral system is rectified.
The campaign, which is set to run from October 10 to November 26, will feature various forms of protests, including marches, rallies, and local meetings across the country. Venugopal stated that the party's leadership has directed its members to engage in aggressive campaigning, highlighting the urgency of addressing what they term as 'vote theft.' This initiative was discussed during a meeting chaired by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, attended by prominent leaders including Rahul Gandhi.
Venugopal criticized the Election Commission, labeling it as the 'Cheating Commission of India' and accused it of misleading the public. He pointed to the Supreme Court's remarks as evidence of the Commission's failings. The campaign will commence with block-level activities, including bike and cycle rallies, aimed at mobilizing thousands of party workers. Additionally, Congress plans to hold village meetings to identify voters they claim have been unjustly removed from electoral rolls.
The campaign's climax will occur with a major rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, followed by six 'Chalo Delhi' yatras on November 25 and 26. Venugopal also announced a protest march from Parliament to the Election Commission, reinforcing the party's commitment to a peaceful demonstration against the electoral body. He asserted that the demand for Kumar's removal is widespread among the public, except for a few political leaders.
As the Congress party gears up for this extensive campaign, it aims to raise awareness about electoral integrity and mobilize public support. The coming weeks will be crucial as the party seeks to maintain momentum and pressure on the Election Commission, with significant events planned leading up to the end of November.
