Congress to launch nationwide protests over voter deletions, CEC's tenure

The Congress party said Monday it would initiate nationwide agitations to challenge what it views as irregularities in voter management and leadership at India's election watchdog. The campaign aims to press the government to remove the current CEC and address the large-scale deletion of eligible voters from electoral registers across states.

The party characterizes the deletion of 130 million voters as a threat to democratic participation and has framed the issue as central to protecting electoral integrity. Officials argue that many of those removed from rolls remain eligible to vote but were struck off due to administrative errors or procedural gaps.

The 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' movement represents the Congress's attempt to mobilize public opinion on electoral matters ahead of potential state elections. Party leaders contend that addressing voter deletion issues should be a priority for the Election Commission, and that current CEC leadership has failed to adequately remedy the situation.

The protests are expected to include rallies, public meetings, and other grassroots mobilization efforts across multiple states. This marks a significant political challenge to the current election administration's handling of voter registration procedures.