15% of India's Electorate Struck Off: Rahul Gandhi Slams Election Commission at 'Public Impeachment' Event, Warns of 'New Political Weapon'
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Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the mass deletion of 13.3 crore voters compromised the legitimacy of the 2024 general elections, speaking at a symbolic public impeachment event organised by the INDIA bloc in New Delhi.
Addressing a mock parliament hosted at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence, Gandhi claimed that nearly 15 per cent of India's electorate was struck off the rolls. He argued that since the margin of victory in numerous constituencies hovered around three per cent, these massive voter omissions fundamentally altered outcomes.
"The Election Commission itself is effectively stating that the 2024 Lok Sabha election was an illegal one, and that those who entered the Lok Sabha — the BJP members — did so illegally," Gandhi stated. He cautioned that a new political weapon was under preparation and vowed that the opposition would firmly defend the Constitution.
INDIA Bloc Accuses Election Body
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge initiated the symbolic impeachment against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Leaders representing 19 political parties attended the programme, accusing the ruling administration of eroding democratic institutions and denying the opposition floor space in Parliament.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar presided over the proceedings. Opposition figures framed the public trial as an unprecedented measure of protest against institutional bias.
Direct Warning to Officials
Directing his remarks at the Chief Election Commissioner, Gandhi warned against relying on political protection from the executive branch.
"Keep facilitating the theft of votes if you wish — but I guarantee that the people currently on the streets will never forget what you have done to them," he said.
The opposition alliance maintains that systemic manipulation of voter lists poses an immediate danger to electoral integrity, demanding systemic reforms and accountability from election monitors.
