CEC row LIVE: INDIA bloc enters fourth day of protest; MPs to meet at Samvidhan Sadan at 3 pm
The INDIA bloc is set to continue its protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls today. Opposition MPs will meet at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan at 3 pm to discuss their next course of action, sources said. The bloc has sought an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu and is awaiting a response from Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Sources said all options remain open for further protests if the appointment is not granted, with possible venues including government offices and the residences of key leaders. The latest developments come after INDIA bloc leaders staged a sit-in at Rajghat on Thursday, alleging “vote chori” and demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
(This LIVE is compiled by Ankitha)
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