An intense political clash has erupted between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition over the planned public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Addressing a gathering in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the opposition of deliberately spreading misinformation and rumours, including shortages of fertilisers, to defame the government and spread anarchy. Union Home Minister Amit Shah challenged opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav to debate electoral concerns and the Special Intensive Revision process on the floor of Parliament during a special session instead of casting doubt on constitutional bodies. Meanwhile, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc accused the government and poll authorities of orchestrating vote chori and disenfranchising voters ahead of their planned rally at Ramlila Maidan. On India First, political party spokespersons and analysts debated the legality and precedent of mock parliamentary proceedings, political accountability, and the credibility of constitutional institutions.