1. “Gyanesh, It’s Done Bro”: INDIA Bloc MPs Demand CEC’s Resignation After March Stopped
INDIA bloc MPs, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, were stopped by police while marching towards the Election Commission on Tuesday. They staged a sit-in near NITI Aayog, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The protest followed Supreme Court observations on Form 6 and opposition allegations of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
2. INDIA Bloc Protest: Rahul Gandhi Climbs Barricade, Waves Tricolour as Police Detain Leaders
Rahul Gandhi climbed a barricade and waved the Tricolour during the INDIA bloc’s protest march towards the Election Commission. Police detained Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, citing lack of permission for the march. Congress also demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation and arrest, alleging irregularities in the electoral process.
3. Rahul, Priyanka Stage Sit-In Near Akashvani Bhavan After Detention
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra staged a sit-in near Akashvani Bhavan after INDIA bloc MPs were stopped and briefly detained during their march towards the Election Commission. Akhilesh Yadav, Derek O’Brien and Abhishek Banerjee were also detained. The protesters are demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over the SIR controversy. headlines
4. Akhilesh Says SP’s Focus Is on 403 UP Seats, Not 3 Rajya Sabha Seats
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said his party’s focus is now on all 403 Uttar Pradesh Assembly seats, rather than the three Rajya Sabha seats. His remarks came amid speculation over the SP fielding a third candidate in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.
5. CJP Activists Allegedly Pressured Over October 10 Delhi Protest, Says Abhijeet Dipke
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday alleged that CJP activists were receiving police notices questioning their travel expenses and were being pressured not to join the party’s October 10 protest in Delhi. Calling the alleged action “dictatorship”, Dipke also criticised the BJP-led government over its “One Nation, One Election” proposal.
6. CEC Row: TMC MP Saugata Roy Demands Gyanesh Kumar’s Removal, SIR Cancellation
TMC MP Saugata Roy demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and cancellation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process during the INDIA bloc’s protest march. Roy alleged that the BJP would defend Kumar, as opposition leaders continued their protest against the Election Commission’s handling of the SIR exercise.
7. UP Rajya Sabha Polls: Eight BJP Candidates File Nominations as SP Hints at No Contest
Eight BJP candidates filed their Rajya Sabha nomination papers from Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday in the presence of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and senior leaders. The development came as the Samajwadi Party hinted it may not force a contest in the October 16 biennial elections. BJP’s nominees include OBC, Dalit, Brahmin and Thakur leaders.
8. Jagan Reddy Calls for Review of Law Governing Election Commissioner Appointments
YSR Congress Party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy joined opposition voices questioning the Election Commission, calling for a review of the law governing the appointment of election commissioners. His remarks came amid the ongoing INDIA bloc protest and opposition demands for changes in the functioning and appointment process of the poll body.
9. Owaisi Alleges Attempt to Delete 122 Muslim Voters in Goshamahal
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi alleged an attempt to delete 122 Muslim voters from electoral rolls in Hyderabad’s Goshamahal through fraudulent Form 7 applications. He urged the Election Commission to investigate the filings and take action against those responsible, amid the wider political controversy over electoral roll revisions.
10. Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down as India Captain Across All Formats
India’s women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain across all formats with immediate effect. The 37-year-old, who will continue playing, led India to their maiden Women’s Cricket World Cup title in 2025. She also guided India to Asian Games gold medals in 2022 and 2026.
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