New Delhi: The Congress has said that at least 10 lakh people are expected to participate in the INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on November 1, 2026. The party plans to raise its demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing concerns about electoral rolls, voting rights and transparency in the election process.
According to a report by India Today, Haryana Congress in-charge Sanjay Dutt and state Congress president Rao Narendra Singh shared the party's position on Saturday. They said protecting the integrity of electoral rolls and ensuring every eligible citizen's right to vote were essential for a healthy democracy.
Congress Intensifies Its 'Vote Bachao Desh Bachao' Campaign
The Congress leaders said the party's nationwide 'Vote Bachao Desh Bachao' campaign was entering an important phase. Organisational preparations have reportedly been intensified across Haryana, with efforts to reach people at the district, block, village and polling booth levels.
Party workers have been asked to identify and document alleged discrepancies in electoral rolls, create awareness about voting rights and encourage people to participate in the November 1 rally.
Rally to Focus on Electoral Roll Concerns
The INDIA bloc rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan is being presented by the Congress as the culmination of its 'Delhi Chalo' campaign. The party has raised concerns about the functioning of the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The Congress alleges that irregularities in electoral roll revisions could affect eligible voters. These are the party's claims, and specific allegations should be assessed against official records and responses from the Election Commission.
Why Is the Congress Demanding the CEC's Removal?
Sanjay Dutt and Rao Narendra Singh said the Election Commission has a constitutional responsibility to ensure transparency and impartiality in the electoral process. They argued that concerns about possible deletions of eligible voters' names and other discrepancies needed serious attention.
The Congress leaders said they believed that the Chief Election Commissioner should be removed to address their concerns. They also stated that if an investigation established any wrongdoing or violation of law, appropriate legal action should follow.
These statements reflect the Congress party's position. The allegations should not be treated as established findings unless supported by an official investigation or other reliable evidence.
Congress Says Rally Will Defend Voting Rights
Dutt described the 'Vote Bachao Desh Bachao' campaign as a national effort to protect voting rights, strengthen democratic institutions and demand accountability from the government.
The party maintains that every eligible citizen must be able to exercise the right to vote and that electoral processes should be free, fair and transparent.
Preparations Reviewed in New Delhi
According to the report, Congress general secretary for organisation KC Venugopal chaired a meeting of Haryana Congress leaders and office-bearers at Indira Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday. Preparations for the November 1 rally were reviewed during the meeting.
The party is continuing its organisational efforts across Haryana as it prepares for the rally, where electoral roll concerns, voting rights and the demand for the Chief Election Commissioner's removal are expected to remain key issues.
Source: India Today
Note: The expected turnout and allegations mentioned in this report are attributed to the Congress party. Verify any subsequent updates and official responses before publication.