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The Congress has launched an attack on the government following the grant of temporary bail to foreign nationals, including American mercenary Matthew VanDyke, allowing visits to the United States and Ukraine. The accused had reportedly entered Mizoram without mandatory permits and crossed into Myanmar before being arrested by the National Investigation Agency for allegedly attempting to foment trouble, promote weapons usage, and spark confrontation affecting India's Northeast border areas. Congress raised concerns over differential treatment compared to jailed Indian youth, questioning how individuals facing serious security charges were permitted to leave the country.

An India Today report highlighted a controversy in Goa regarding the removal of ninety-seven verified voters from the final electoral rolls. When questioned about the discrepancy and follow-up communications with authorities in Delhi, Goa Chief Electoral Officer Sanjay Goel stated that he did not have the names with him and would need to check his records before responding. The interaction followed questions regarding official communication, meeting minutes, and broader discussions concerning functioning and dissent within the Election Commission.

Congress workers staged a vociferous protest in Chandigarh against the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Demonstrators burnt an effigy of Gyanesh Kumar and attempted to march towards the poll panel's office in Sector 17. Chandigarh Police set up strong barricades and deployed water cannons to prevent the marching protesters from advancing. The agitation comes as the Election Commission faces increased scrutiny, sparking political confrontations across Punjab and other states, while the opposition INDIA bloc intensifies coordinated protests and the BJP defends the Chief Election Commissioner.

Congress leaders and workers staged protests across Delhi and nationwide demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police set up barricades as protesters attempted to march towards the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters. Party spokespersons raised allegations regarding irregularities in the voter list, changes to Form 6 without parliamentary approval, and internal dissent within the Election Commission where two commissioners reportedly raised multiple objections. The opposition demanded an impeachment motion in Parliament and claimed that democratic electoral procedures were undermined at the behest of the central government.