INDIA Bloc Leaders to Meet President Murmu, Demand Paper Ballots
The INDIA bloc leaders are scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu to raise concerns regarding the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and electoral processes. The opposition alliance has revived its demand for paper ballots instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and announced a six-point program, including public rallies and a petition to the President. They also plan to march to the Election Commission and have sought a meeting with the Chief Justice of India.
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What Happened
Opposition parties forming the INDIA bloc have revived their demand to replace Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with paper ballots. They announced a six-point program that includes public rallies and a petition to the President, targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The bloc also plans to march to the Election Commission on October 6 and has requested a meeting with the Chief Justice of India.
The INDIA bloc leaders are set to meet President Murmu today at 8 PM to discuss their concerns. They also held a meeting on September 30 to address issues related to the Election Commission, including demands for an electoral roll revision rollback and the CEC's resignation. Mallikarjun Kharge stated that all participating leaders agreed on the use of paper ballots.
Key Facts
- The INDIA bloc leaders will meet President Murmu today at 8 PM.The Times of India
- The opposition alliance demands the replacement of EVMs with paper ballots.Namasthe TelanganaHindustan TimesHindustan TimesIndia Today
- The INDIA bloc announced a six-point program, including public rallies and a petition to the President.Hindustan Times
- The program targets Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Hindustan TimesHindustan Times
- The INDIA bloc plans a march to the Election Commission on October 6.The Hindu
- Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have sought a meeting with the Chief Justice of India.Amar UjalaDainik Bhaskar
- The INDIA bloc demands an electoral roll revision rollback and the CEC's resignation.India TodayIndia Today
- A meeting of the INDIA bloc was held on September 30 to discuss EC concerns.The Economic TimesNamasthe Telangana
The Timeline14
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26 Sept
- ETThe Economic TimesINDIA bloc set for Sept 30 meet over EC concerns
30 Sept
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1 Oct
- HTHindustan TimesINDIA bloc revives paper ballot demand, lists steps to target CEC
9 Oct
- TOIThe Times of IndiaCEC protests: INDIA bloc leaders to meet President Murmu today at 8pm
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The two furthest apart
- UjAmar UjalaVote Theft Controversy: Rahul Gandhi-Kharge to meet CJI, sought time; Opposition march again in Delhi on Mondayवोट चोरी विवाद: राहुल गांधी-खरगे करेंगे सीजेआई से मुलाकात, मांगा समय; सोमवार को दिल्ली में फिर विपक्ष का मार्च
- NaNamasthe TelanganaINDIA bloc | INDIA bloc parties meeting on September 30. This is the real agendaINDIA bloc | సెప్టెంబర్ 30న ఇండియా బ్లాక్ కూటమి పార్టీల సమావేశం.. అసలు ఎజెండా ఇదే
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- English5 of 9
- Hindiहिन्दी2 of 2
- Bengaliবাংলা1 of 2
- Teluguతెలుగు1 of 2
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- NorthCarried2 of 4
- WestCarried1 of 5
- Central IndiaCarried1 of 1
- EastCarried1 of 5
- North-eastCarried1 of 2
- SouthCarried1 of 10
15 of the 26 states we read have local coverage. Spread across the country, with no regional concentration. Also carried by 5 national mastheads.
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