Himachal Congress Demands CEC Resignation Over Electoral Roll Process

District units submitted formal memoranda to the President of India via local Deputy Commissioners, highlighting deep-seated concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Hari Krishna Himral, president of the Shimla Rural Congress, alleged that the revision process creates unnecessary hurdles for citizens, including elderly residents and military veterans, by forcing them to repeatedly verify their identity and citizenship. The party claims these administrative shifts could disenfranchise millions of voters nationwide.

Beyond the demand for Kumar’s resignation, the Congress is pushing for independent investigations into the Election Commission’s recent conduct. Party officials allege that internal friction exists within the commission, citing reports that other commissioners have questioned unilateral decision-making. The agitation, which follows earlier protests at the Kasumpti election office, is set to expand into a grassroots campaign. Local leaders warned that if their grievances remain unaddressed, the party will escalate its opposition efforts to the block and constituency levels to challenge what they characterize as an erosion of democratic integrity.