Congress Chief Kharge Calls for Ouster of Prime Minister to Protect Democracy at Delhi Rally

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused top government leaders of forming administrations through a stolen mandate during a major opposition gathering in New Delhi.

The Delhi Rally

Addressing an INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, 2026, Mr. Kharge stated that removing Prime Minister Narendra Modi from power is essential to save democracy. He alleged that Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah attempted to snatch the votes of youth, women, and Dalits. The opposition leaders arrived at the venue after moving in an open vehicle from the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction.

Election Commission Accusations

Mr. Kharge directly targeted Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during his address, accusing the Prime Minister and Home Minister of shielding him. He asserted that the opposition will continue fighting until the CEC is removed from office. Several prominent opposition figures attended the event, including former Congress chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, CPI(M) general secretary MA Baby, CPI general secretary D Raja, and CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya.

Context

Political rallies at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi have historically served as major platforms for opposition parties to stage large-scale demonstrations against ruling administrations on national issues. The Election Commission of India functions as the constitutional authority responsible for conducting free and fair elections across the country.