New Delhi: Peddapalli MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna joined the Congress-led anti-SIR protest in Delhi on October 13, 2026. He participated alongside Minister Gaddam Vivek Venkataswamy and MLA Gaddam Vinod to defend eligible citizens’ voting rights.
The protest focused on protecting voters during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Meanwhile, the participating leaders stressed the need to uphold democratic principles and constitutional values.
During the visit, Vamsi Krishna met Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge, senior party leader Jairam Ramesh and Kerala Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala. Their discussions covered electoral transparency, democratic safeguards and the protection of citizens’ constitutional rights.
The leaders highlighted the importance of ensuring that every eligible citizen retained the right to vote. They also stressed that the electoral roll revision process must not cause injustice to eligible voters.
Vamsi Krishna’s participation reflected the Congress party’s opposition to concerns surrounding the SIR exercise. The protest followed a call by senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Gaddam Vamsi Krishna discusses electoral safeguards with Congress leaders
The leaders reiterated that transparent and impartial electoral procedures were essential for public confidence. They also underlined the importance of protecting democratic institutions from practices that could undermine eligible voters’ rights.
Furthermore, the Congress leaders maintained that safeguarding voting rights remained central to preserving the spirit of the Indian Constitution. They reaffirmed their commitment to continuing efforts to protect every eligible citizen’s participation in the electoral process.
The Delhi protest brought together Vamsi Krishna, Minister Gaddam Vivek Venkataswamy and MLA Gaddam Vinod. Their participation centred on ensuring fair electoral roll revision and defending the democratic rights of eligible citizens.