New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- The opposition INDIA bloc is set to hold a public impeachment-style programme against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in New Delhi on Friday, October 30. This would take place amid its protests over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has also stepped up preparations to counter the opposition's allegations through its 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' campaign.

The programme, scheduled for 3.30 pm at 10, Rajaji Marg, will be followed by an INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1. Opposition leader Jairam Ramesh announced the public impeachment programme and accused the Election Co...