Indian Politics

Opposition meets President Murmu over CEC row, plans Supreme Court move

Hindustan Times58m
THE BRIEF
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An opposition delegation led by Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge met President Droupadi Murmu on Friday, demanding action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the repeal of a 2023 immunity law.

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The opposition accused the prime minister, home minister, and CEC of conspiring to undermine democracy and demanded a return to paper ballots and the restoration of 133 million allegedly removed voters.

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Gandhi stated that the opposition bloc will submit a memorandum regarding the election commission issue to the Supreme Court on Monday.