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INDIA Bloc To Debate Election Chief Removal, EVMs, SIR
The INDIA bloc is a group of opposition parties in India.
It plans to hold an important meeting in New Delhi on September 30.
The parties will discuss Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
They will also talk about electronic voting machines, paper audit slips and changes to voter lists.
Some leaders may seek support for a motion to remove Kumar.
Many senior opposition leaders are expected to attend.
Some parties and leaders will not attend because of other commitments or disagreements.
The meeting may also show how united the opposition alliance is on election-related issues.
The INDIA bloc is scheduled to meet at New Delhi’s Constitution Club of India on Wednesday, September 30.
Discussions are expected to cover Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, EVMs, VVPAT and Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Opposition parties may consider a removal motion against Kumar and collecting signatures in support of it.
Several senior leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee, are expected to attend.
Akhilesh Yadav will skip the meeting, while the BJD, AAP and DMK are also expected to stay away.
- Who
- The INDIA bloc and leaders from several opposition parties, including Congress, Trinamool Congress, RJD, National Conference and Left parties.
- What
- A high-level meeting to discuss Gyanesh Kumar, a possible removal motion, EVMs, VVPAT and electoral-roll revision.
- Where
- The Constitution Club of India in New Delhi.
- When
- Wednesday, September 30; the year is not specified in the reports.
- Why
- The alliance is addressing concerns and disagreements related to the Election Commission, voting systems and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Parties Supporting Attendance
Parties Staying Away or Holding Back
Election-related agenda
Parties Supporting Attendance
Participating parties are expected to discuss concerns about Gyanesh Kumar, EVMs, VVPAT and electoral-roll revisions, including a possible removal motion.
Parties Staying Away or Holding Back
The reports do not identify a public alternative position from parties staying away; their absence reflects other commitments, alliance disagreements or changing political alignments.
Alliance participation
Parties Supporting Attendance
Congress, Trinamool Congress, RJD, National Conference, Left parties and several smaller allies are expected to send leaders.
Parties Staying Away or Holding Back
Akhilesh Yadav will not attend personally, while the BJD, AAP and DMK are expected not to participate; JMM attendance was described as subject to confirmation in some reports.
Key facts
- Meeting venue
- Constitution Club of India, New Delhi
- Meeting date
- Wednesday, September 30
- Main issue
- A possible removal motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Other agenda items
- EVMs, VVPAT and Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
- Expected attendees
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee and other opposition leaders
- Virtual participant
- Uddhav Thackeray is expected to join virtually
- Not attending
- Akhilesh Yadav, the Biju Janata Dal, the Aam Aadmi Party and the DMK are expected to stay away
Sources
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