After CWC Meet, Congress Says PM Has ‘No Moral Right’ to Remain in Office, Announces Nationwide Protests Against CEC and SIR

Congress Demands PM Modi’s Resignation After CWC Meeting

The Congress Working Committee on September 29, 2026, adopted a series of demands concerning the Election Commission, the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the role of the central government.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Kharge said the Prime Minister should resign on “moral grounds”, while the party demanded Kumar’s immediate removal. These are political demands made by the Congress and do not represent an established finding against either officeholder.

Congress Calls for Suspension of SIR

A major demand emerging from the CWC meeting was the immediate suspension of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the states where the exercise is underway.

The Congress has alleged that large numbers of voters have been removed from electoral rolls and has demanded restoration of names it says were wrongly deleted. The party has also called for greater transparency in electoral-roll data and an opportunity for affected voters to appeal.

Congress Targets Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

The Congress has demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with Kharge alleging that the CEC had acted under pressure from the government.

Kharge also raised concerns over alleged differences within the Election Commission and issues relating to the SIR process, changes to Form 6 and the management of electoral-roll data.

Nationwide Protest Programme Announced

Following the CWC meeting, Congress announced plans for a nationwide agitation over the Election Commission and the SIR issue.

The party said it would continue raising the matter through public protests and political mobilisation. Opposition parties are also expected to discuss a joint strategy at an INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi on September 30.

Congress Raises Questions Over Electoral Rolls

The party has demanded that political parties receive electoral-roll data in a simple format and within a reasonable timeframe.

Congress has also called for an independent and time-bound inquiry wherever serious discrepancies are found. It wants complete information about major changes to electoral rolls to be made public and affected voters to be informed and given an opportunity to appeal.

Election Commission Rejects Claims of Institutional Breakdown

The Election Commission has rejected suggestions that differences or observations among its members indicate a breakdown in the institution.

The poll panel said differing views are part of normal institutional deliberations and maintained that its orders carry full legal sanction and follow established statutory procedures. The Election Commission has also said that decisions concerning the SIR were taken unanimously by its three members.

Opposition Parties Plan Further Action

The Congress has indicated that the issue will continue to be pursued in Parliament and through public protests.

Opposition parties are expected to meet in Delhi to discuss a coordinated response to the SIR controversy and the Election Commission. Reports also indicate that opposition MPs are considering another notice seeking the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner.

Why the SIR Issue Has Become a Major Political Dispute

The controversy centres on the revision of electoral rolls, the handling of voter data and procedures for adding or removing names.

Congress and other opposition parties have raised allegations concerning the process, while the Election Commission has defended the exercise and said its decisions are legally authorised. The competing claims are part of an ongoing political and institutional dispute.

Key Takeaways

• Congress held a CWC meeting on September 29, 2026, to discuss the Election Commission and SIR controversy.

• Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

• The party called for suspension of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

• Congress announced plans for a nationwide agitation against the CEC and over the SIR issue.

• The party has demanded greater transparency in electoral-roll data and an appeal mechanism for voters whose names are removed.

• The Election Commission has rejected claims of an institutional breakdown and said SIR decisions were taken unanimously.

• Opposition parties are expected to discuss a joint strategy at a meeting in New Delhi on September 30.