New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Saturday said it expects over 20,000 workers from across the country to participate in the Ramlila Maidan rally here to press for accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged "vote chori".
The organisation had earlier issued a "Chalo Delhi" call, mobilising state units, district committees and grassroots workers for the INDIA bloc's Sunday rally.
According to an official statement, IYC national in-charge Manish Sharma said more than 20,000 workers are expected to attend the rally, arguing that electoral transparency and the impartiality of the Election Commission are issues that concern every citizen.
"Vote chori is not merely a political issue; it concerns the fundamental democratic right of every citizen," Sharma said, demanding answers from the poll panel over alleged irregularities in electoral processes.
IYC national president Uday Bhanu Chib said the rally would seek accountability from the Election Commission and raise concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
"The Election Commission is a constitutional institution entrusted with protecting the people's mandate, not serving the interests of those in power," Chib said.
The IYC said workers from different states were travelling to Delhi to participate in the November 1 rally and press for electoral transparency and the protection of voting rights.
