Rahul Gandhi‑led opposition MPs submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu on 9 October 2026 demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the suspension of the Special Intensive Revision exercise, a return to paper ballots, and repeal of the last two years’ assembly elections.
The memo, representing over 60 % of the population, accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of undermining the electoral system and depriving crores of Indians their right to vote.
It calls for the immediate resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, restoration of 13.30 crore voters deleted from rolls, cessation of SIR, and a shift back to paper ballots for all contests.
The opposition demands repeal of the 2023 law granting life‑long immunity to the CEC and ECs, and annulment of the last two years’ assembly elections where evidence of vote‑chori has been presented.
The memorandum urges President Murmu to intervene; the next step is likely a formal review of the CEC’s appointment and potential resignation, followed by legal action to invalidate the disputed elections.