Archive · 5 Oct 2026
INDIA Bloc MPs Prepare March to Election Commission
Opposition parties in India are getting ready for a march on Tuesday.
Their MPs have been asked to meet at Parliament’s Makar Dwar at 10 am.
They plan to walk to the Election Commission’s office, called Nirvachan Sadan.
The march is expected to include more than 150 members, according to sources.
They want Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
Some elderly MPs also want to take part.
TMC MP Saugata Roy, who is 79, has told his party he plans to join.
Arrangements are being made to help elderly MPs take part.
INDIA bloc leaders are preparing a march scheduled for Tuesday.
The march is planned from Parliament’s Makar Dwar to the Election Commission of India’s office, Nirvachan Sadan.
Opposition parties have asked their MPs to gather at Makar Dwar at 10 am.
Sources say more than 150 members are likely to join the march.
The march is intended to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation; TMC MP Saugata Roy, 79, plans to attend.
- Who
- INDIA bloc leaders and MPs; more than 150 members are expected, according to sources. TMC MP Saugata Roy plans to attend.
- What
- A march demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- When
- Tuesday; MPs have been asked to gather at 10 am.
- Where
- From Parliament’s Makar Dwar to Nirvachan Sadan, the Election Commission of India’s office.
- Why
- To demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Opposition bloc
Election Commission leadership
Demand for resignation
Opposition bloc
The INDIA bloc is planning a march to demand Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Election Commission leadership
The article does not state a response or position from Gyanesh Kumar or the Election Commission.
- Planned day
- Tuesday
- Gathering time
- 10 am
- Starting point
- Makar Dwar, Parliament
- Destination
- Nirvachan Sadan, the Election Commission of India’s office
- Expected participants
- More than 150 members, according to sources
- Demand
- Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Named participant
- TMC MP Saugata Roy, 79