Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday, October 26, 2026, accused the Narendra Modi-led government of using every possible means to protect Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid allegations of “vote theft”.
Kharge renewed his demand for Kumar’s resignation, alleging that questions surrounding the electoral process remained unanswered despite what he described as repeated revelations of irregularities.
In a post on X, the Congress chief raised concerns over the Election Commission’s response to a Right to Information (RTI) request seeking details about software used in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. According to Kharge, the commission declined to provide the information, citing “trade secrets”.
The Congress leader questioned the refusal, arguing that access to information about electoral processes was important for transparency and public confidence in elections. However, the allegations and criticism reflect Kharge’s position, and the supplied report does not establish that vote theft occurred.
Kharge also urged people to participate in the Dilli Chalo march on November 1, which is expected to culminate in a public rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. The rally is being organised around the opposition’s “vote chori” campaign, which alleges irregularities in the electoral process.
The Congress has repeatedly raised concerns about the Election Commission’s functioning and demanded greater transparency in voter-list revision procedures. The BJP-led government and the Election Commission have been at the centre of the political debate over these allegations.
Kharge’s latest remarks are likely to intensify the political confrontation between the Congress and the government ahead of the planned rally. The controversy also puts renewed focus on the role of the Election Commission and the public’s access to information about electoral procedures.
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