India, Oct. 6 -- The Congress said on Monday it will launch a series of protests under the banner "Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao" across the country to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the restoration of the names of eligible voters among the 130 million deleted from the electoral rolls.

The party held a preparatory meeting attended by all general secretaries, in-charges and state unit chiefs. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi led the discussions.

From October 10 to November 26, the Congress plans to hold marches, rallies and village meetings as part of a "continuous, aggressive campaign" against Kumar. In a change of stance, the party has also invited its...