INDIA Bloc Gets 8 PM Appointment with President Murmu Over EC Dispute
What Happened
A delegation of INDIA bloc leaders is scheduled to meet Droupadi Murmu at 8 pm on Friday to raise concerns over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and press for the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner. The meeting follows several days of opposition protests in Delhi over the electoral roll revision exercise. A 10-member delegation is expected to include leaders such as Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, and Mamata Banerjee.
Key Takeaways
The meeting marks a significant escalation in the confrontation between the opposition alliance and the Election Commission of India. The INDIA bloc is seeking the President's intervention as it continues its campaign against the SIR exercise and the leadership of the poll panel.