INDIA Bloc Demands Paper Ballots, Raises SIR Concerns

Brief By Hindustan Times / 5:36 PM on 30 Sep 2026

The INDIA bloc on Wednesday demanded paper ballots instead of electronic voting machines and announced a five-point programme over electoral-roll concerns. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said opposition parties would hold “Save Democracy” marches from October 2 to 8 and meet the Election Commission on October 6. The bloc also raised objections to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process across India.