Rahul Gandhi said that the Home Minister is “trying his best” to stop people from other States to join the Nov. 1 rally in Delhi
Updated – October 30, 2026 05:34 pm IST
LoP in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with other INDIA bloc leaders addressing a press conference in New Delhi, on October 30, 2026.
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The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc’s proposed “public impeachment” of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been postponed to Saturday afternoon (October 31, 2026) due to unfavourable weather conditions in New Delhi.
The postponement decision was taken by consensus, considering that senior party leaders would be uncomfortable, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, addressing the media on Friday (October 30). The INDIA bloc said its planned “public impeachment” over alleged electoral manipulation through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will avoid imagery that could be seen as mocking Parliament as an institution.
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WATCH | INDIA bloc leaders’ press conference in New Delhi
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October 30, 2026 14:19
INDIA is united, we are all in this together: Derek O’Brien
Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien, representing Mamata Banerjee, said that the INDIA bloc is united.
“We are all in this together,” he asserted, inviting people – from students and civil society members to homemakers – to join the November 1 rally.
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October 30, 2026 14:15
INDIA bloc’s ‘public impeachment’ of CEC likely to take place around 3 p.m. on Oct. 31
Samajwadi Party’s Dharmendra Yadav, speaking after Rahul Gandhi, conveyed the message in Hindi. He said the postponed ‘public impeachment’ will take place around 3 p.m. on October 31.
The Opposition parties are “united” and referred to the BJP’s loss in MLC seats in Uttar Pradesh.
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October 30, 2026 14:01
This is not multiple protests, it is one protest on November 1: Rahul Gandhi
Mr. Gandhi stated that the November 1 rally is proposed as a single protest to be held at Ramlila Maidan. He said everyone who wants to protest is welcome.
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October 30, 2026 13:57
Home Minister trying his best to stop people from coming to Delhi for Nov. 1 rally: Rahul
Inviting people from all walks of life to join the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally, Rahul Gandhi stated that Home Minister Amit Shah is “trying his best” to stop people from other States – U.P., Haryana, Rajasthan, Telangana, Punjab – who want to join the rally in Delhi.
“Now you watch what happens at Ramlila ground,” he asserted. “There is huge anger and emotional pain because large numbers are being disenfranchised,” he added.
The INDIA bloc, led by the Congress, plans to hold a rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on Sunday (November 1, 2026) to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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October 30, 2026 13:55
CEC public impeachment postponed due to rain: Rahul Gandhi
The INDIA bloc’s proposed “public impeachment” of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has been postponed to October 31 due to rain, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said.
Addressing a press conference in Delhi, he added that the decision was taken by consensus considering that senior leaders will be uncomfortable in the current weather condition.
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October 30, 2026 13:38
‘Public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar postponed
Sources said the postponement was due to weather conditions, as the lawns got muddy due to rains in New Delhi
INDIA bloc’s ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar postponed to Oct. 31
INDIA bloc postpones the public impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar to Oct 31 due to muddy lawns from rain in New Delhi.
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October 30, 2026 13:29
Over 3,000 Delhi Police personnel, 200 CCTVs to secure Ramlila Maidan for Nov. 1 INDIA bloc event
Security preparations are under way for the Opposition’s November 1 ‘Chalo Dilli’ event at Ramlila Maidan. Delhi Police will deploy over 3,000 personnel and instal more than 200 CCTV cameras, including AI-enabled surveillance systems, ahead of the protest, said an officer. The venue, which will host its first major demonstration since the denotification of Jantar Mantar as a protest site on October 11, has been divided into 14 zones to manage protesters.
Over 3,000 Delhi Police personnel, 200 CCTVs to secure Ramlila Maidan for Nov. 1 INDIA bloc event
Over 3,000 Delhi Police personnel, 200 CCTVs to secure Ramlila Maidan for Nov. 1 INDIA bloc event
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October 30, 2026 13:25
CTI urges Congress to postpone November 1 rally, says ₹10,000-12,000 crore trade in Delhi markets at risk
In a letter to Sonia Gandhi, the traders’ body said the proposed rally, which is expected to draw 10 lakh people, could affect business worth ₹10,000-12,000 crore in wholesale and retail markets in central and old Delhi during the peak festive season
CTI urges Congress to postpone November 1 rally, says ₹10,000-12,000 crore trade in Delhi markets at risk
CTI urges delaying Congress rally to protect Delhi markets, citing ₹10,000-₹12,000 crore at risk during Diwali peak.
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October 30, 2026 13:19
Recap | INDIA bloc’s ‘public impeachment’ of CEC to be held at Kharge’s residence
The Congress president’s official residence was decided as the venue after the Opposition bloc’s attempts to organise the event at the Ashok Hotel and Ramlila Maidan allegedly ran into hurdles over permissions.
The event has now been moved to October 31.
INDIA bloc’s ‘public impeachment’ of CEC to be held at Kharge’s residence on October 30
INDIA bloc schedules a public impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Kharge’s residence on Oct 30 ahead of a Nov 1 rally.
Published – October 30, 2026 01:16 pm IST
