Goa, Oct. 12 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday intensified the Opposition's attack on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, claiming that the election chief was under pressure amid protests by the INDIA bloc over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Gandhi said Kumar was fearful and unable to sleep, as Opposition leaders announced plans to file a petition in the Supreme Court against him later in the day.

"Gyanesh Kumar is in fear. He is unable to sleep," Gandhi said, urging members of the public to join the Opposition's march to the Supreme Court. He also asked participants to carry the national flag as the INDIA bloc sought to broaden the suppor...