India bloc MPs press President Murmu to scrap recent state elections

Leaders of the India bloc gathered with President Murmu in New Delhi, submitting a memorandum that calls for the cancellation of every state assembly poll conducted over the last two years. The delegation also intensified its criticism of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. After the meeting, Congress figure Rahul Gandhi expressed surprise at the President’s response, noting he had expected her to deny any vote-theft allegations. The demands reflect growing opposition pressure on the election administration.