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Rahul Gandhi vows to keep CEC impeachment fight alive, says 'Won't forgive and forget'
✍️ TOI India
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 07:50 PM
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At a public rally demanding the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner, Rahul Gandhi asserted that his party will not relent in its call for impeachment.
New Delhi — Rahul Gandhi addressed a gathering that called for the impeachment of the Chief Election Commissioner, reiterating his resolve to pursue the demand without compromise. Speaking to supporters, Gandhi emphasized that the party would not "forgive and forget" any perceived misconduct by the CEC, signalling a continued political challenge.
He highlighted concerns over the election body's impartiality and urged lawmakers to act swiftly. The rally, organized by opposition supporters, featured slogans demanding accountability and transparency in the electoral process.
Gandhi's remarks come amid growing scrutiny of the Election Commission's decisions ahead of upcoming state elections, adding pressure on the incumbent administration to respond to the impeachment call.
The opposition's demand for removal of the CEC reflects broader tensions between the ruling coalition and dissenting parties over electoral reforms. No official response from the Election Commission has been recorded at the time of reporting.
Analysts note that such public statements could influence parliamentary debates on the impeachment motion, though the procedural hurdles remain significant.
He highlighted concerns over the election body's impartiality and urged lawmakers to act swiftly. The rally, organized by opposition supporters, featured slogans demanding accountability and transparency in the electoral process.
Gandhi's remarks come amid growing scrutiny of the Election Commission's decisions ahead of upcoming state elections, adding pressure on the incumbent administration to respond to the impeachment call.
The opposition's demand for removal of the CEC reflects broader tensions between the ruling coalition and dissenting parties over electoral reforms. No official response from the Election Commission has been recorded at the time of reporting.
Analysts note that such public statements could influence parliamentary debates on the impeachment motion, though the procedural hurdles remain significant.