Congress Working Committee Meet: Key Demands On CEC Resignation And Voter Roll Row

A political row has intensified over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls ahead of a key opposition INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi. Following its Working Committee meeting, the Congress listed five key demands, seeking transparency in poll data, an inquiry into lapses, and making voter list changes public. The Congress accused the central government of compromising democratic institutions and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi visited Delhi's Yamuna bank, alleging that over 700 residents had been removed from electoral rolls, leaving only one registered name. The Election Commission rejected the allegations, stating that agricultural activities in the area ceased in 2021 and dwelling units were demolished in 2022-23, meaning booth level officers found no residents during verification. Meanwhile, the opposition bloc prepares to formulate a joint strategy on the issue, even as Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav stays away.

A road inspection in Delhi sparked a political confrontation between the Aam Aadmi Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party after Delhi Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma was seen slapping party volunteer Sahib Singh during an argument over a newly laid road. Aam Aadmi Party leaders and workers gathered near Delhi Police headquarters along Ashoka Road to stage a protest demanding an FIR against the minister. Delhi Police detained several party members, including Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj and Tilak Nagar MLA Jarnail Singh, citing lack of permission for demonstrations at the site. While an NCR was filed against the minister for non-cognisable hurt, Delhi Police registered FIRs against Jarnail Singh and Sahib Singh following complaints of obstructing government servants and an alleged scuffle with a police head constable. Police officials stated that the minister's actions did not involve grievous injury mandating an FIR, while obstructing officials in the execution of their duty constitutes a cognisable offence.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has added gangster Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, announcing a reward of up to one million US dollars for information leading to his capture. Brar is wanted on federal charges in the United States as an alleged leader of the Lawrence Bishnoi organised crime syndicate in North America. Authorities consider him armed and extremely dangerous, with operations spanning California and Canada. He was identified during Operation Hardball, an investigation tackling transnational organised crime syndicates. A past conversation revealed Brar admitting to the murder of singer Sidhu Moosewala, citing gang brotherhood and perceived arrogance. The report outlines an escalating feud between Brar and the Bishnoi syndicate following legal mishandling surrounding Anmol Bishnoi's deportation from America to India in 2025. Gang rivalries spanning California, Dubai, and Chandigarh have triggered retaliatory attacks and shootings, including incidents targeting associates and celebrities.

In an interview with Arvind, gangster Goldy Brar admitted to the collective responsibility of the Lawrence Bishnoi and Kala Jathedi groups in the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, saying, "He was taught a lesson" for being arrogant and misusing political and police influence. Brar also issued an open death threat against an individual for hunting a sacred blackbuck and disrespecting the Bishnoi community, insisting retribution will be served for failing to apologize.