Congress MP warns Modi and officials after mass arrests at INDIA bloc rally
Congress MP Pawan Khera said the protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was only the start, after dozens of opposition members were released from detention in New Delhi.
After the Delhi Police freed opposition MPs detained during an unauthorised INDIA bloc march, Congress representative Pawan Khera issued a stark warning to the government. He singled out Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Home Minister Amit Shah, saying they would lose sleep over what he described as a betrayal of the nation. The protest, aimed at CEC Gyanesh Kumar, had resulted in the detention of Rahul Gandhi, Prianka and roughly 260 participants.
Khera framed the incident as merely the first phase of a broader struggle. The release took place at the New Police Lines in Kingsway Camp, New Delhi. His comments underscore rising political tension surrounding election oversight and the role of the RSS in Indian politics.
Why it matters
It highlights escalating political conflict in India over election oversight and the government's response to dissent.
How this story developed
- Sep 23 Election Commission denies internal dissent, says all decisions were unanimous
- Sep 23 Congress senior filed a petition urging the Supreme Court to intervene and summon the Election Commission members.
- Sep 25 A Supreme Court petition seeking criminal prosecution of the chief election commissioner was filed.
- Sep 26 The Election Commission announced that Booth Level Officers will visit voters flagged in the SIR to collect supporting documents, with online hearings and additional help desks to be established.
- Sep 27 Opposition parties announced nationwide rallies and a parliamentary motion to force the CEC’s resignation following the removal of over 130 million voter names.
- Oct 2 The Cockroach Janata Party and a coalition of student activists will protest in Mumbai and New Delhi, calling for Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to step down over disputed voter-list changes.
- Oct 2 The Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition questioning the Election Commission’s decision‑making next week.
- Oct 3 Delhi police lodged three FIRs following a protest at Jantar Mantar calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged voter roll issues.
- Oct 4 The Supreme Court will hear petitions on Oct 5 seeking the suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid a dispute over the special intensive revision exercise.
- Oct 5 Delhi police deployed roughly 5,000 officers and paramilitary units ahead of two anti‑CEC marches.
- Oct 5 CJP members began a sit‑in demanding an FIR against ACP Vivek Bhagat after police said the case is under Crime Branch inquiry.
- Oct 5 The court issued a notice to the Election Commission and the Centre after refusing to suspend the chief election commissioner.
- Oct 6 Opposition MPs including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were briefly detained during a protest march toward the Election Commission.
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