Opposition Levels Treason Allegations Against Poll Body Chief as Ruling Party Counterattacks

The opposition alliance staged a mock parliament session, tabling a resolution for the public impeachment of the Chief Election Commissioner. Alleging that the poll body facilitated electoral malpractice, the opposition brought forward six primary charges, including criminal conspiracy to influence elections, the unauthorized amendment of Form 6, and the deletion of over 13 crore voters from the electoral rolls. The resolution further contended that constitutional rights under Article 326 were being threatened, citing actions taken without consulting the other election commissioners and acting under executive instructions. In counter arguments, the ruling party strongly disputed the claims, questioning the vigilance of opposition booth-level agents during the revision exercises. The ruling party clarified the status of the deleted voter entries, noting that nearly three crore were deceased individuals, while others were shifted or absent voters who were being registered at their updated locations. The ruling party also condemned the symbolic mock proceedings as an inappropriate political spectacle.