Archive · 3 Oct 2026
INDIA Bloc Plans Jammu Rally, Seeks Election Chief’s Removal
Several opposition parties in the INDIA bloc plan to hold a rally in Jammu on October 7.
They call it a “Save Democracy” rally.
They are also planning marches in different districts between October 4 and 8.
The leaders want Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar removed.
They claim that an election-related exercise deleted more than 13.30 crore voters.
They say this hurt eligible people’s right to vote.
These claims are the leaders’ allegations, as reported in the articles.
They also want elections to be fairer and the election system to be improved.
In addition, they want statehood restored to Jammu and Kashmir soon.
INDIA bloc parties announced a “Save Democracy” rally in Jammu for October 7.
The leaders are seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
District protest marches are planned between October 4 and 8.
Opposition leaders allege that an SIR exercise deleted more than 13.30 crore voters; this is their claim, not an independently established fact in the reports.
They also called for electoral reforms and the early restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
- Who
- Leaders of INDIA bloc parties, including the Congress, National Conference, Peoples Democratic Party and National Panthers Party India.
- What
- They announced a “Save Democracy” rally, district protest marches and a demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s removal.
- When
- The rally is scheduled for October 7, with district marches planned between October 4 and 8; the announcement was reported on October 3.
- Where
- Jammu, with additional marches planned in different districts.
- Why
- The leaders say democracy and voting rights are under threat, allege voter deletions and seek electoral reforms and the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
- Main rally
- “Save Democracy” rally in Jammu
- Rally date
- October 7
- District marches
- Planned between October 4 and 8
- Removal sought
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Voter deletion allegation
- Leaders alleged that more than 13.30 crore voters were deleted through an illegal and arbitrary SIR exercise.
- Campaign slogan
- “Vote Bachao-Desh Bachao”
- Other demand
- Early restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir
