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CPI Plans Local Poll Alliances, Protests Over Voter Deletions

The Communist Party of India says it will take part in upcoming local elections.

It plans to work out seat-sharing arrangements with parties that are not part of the NDA in places where the CPI is strong.

CPI leader Jangala Ajay Kumar said many votes had been deleted during a process called SIR.

He also claimed that more votes could be deleted in Andhra Pradesh.

The CPI and others are protesting and want the Chief Election Commissioner to resign and the process to be withdrawn.

Ajay Kumar also said promised monthly payments for women and unemployed young people had not been provided.

The CPI called for a Chalo Assembly programme on October 26 to press for those payments.

Key facts

Party: Communist Party of India (CPI)
Election plan: Contest upcoming local body elections and make seat adjustments with non-NDA parties where the CPI has a strong presence.
Claim about deletions: Ajay Kumar alleged that 13 crore votes of people opposed to the NDA had been deleted under the SIR process.
Andhra Pradesh figures: He claimed 30 lakh votes had been deleted and notices sought explanations about another 32 lakh.
Agitation demands: Resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner and complete withdrawal of the SIR process.
Chalo Assembly: Called for October 26 to press for promised monthly payments to women and unemployed youth.
Promised payments: Rs 1,500 per month for women and Rs 3,000 per month as unemployment assistance for unemployed youth, according to Ajay Kumar.

thehansindia.com · 1 day ago