INDIA Bloc Is Marching Today From Barakhamba Junction; Everyone Is Welcome to Join: Rahul Gandhi
The opposition plans to file a petition and says the protest is against alleged voter-roll irregularities and election unfairness.
- On Monday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra led the INDIA bloc's 'March for Democracy' to the Supreme Court, joined by opposition leaders and hundreds of supporters protesting election fairness concerns.
- Demonstrators are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging irregularities in the 'special intensive revision' of voter rolls and condemning the government's de-notification of Jantar Mantar as a protest site.
- Delhi Police maintained a heavy security presence, erecting metal barricades and closing six metro stations, while Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy joined the march.
- Following Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's refusal to meet, opposition leaders filed a petition expressing 'grave concern about the murder of Indian democracy and election fairness' to seek judicial intervention.
- The Cockroach Janta Party issued a '24-hour ultimatum' to police regarding protest access, while Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas wrote to the President alleging 'police excesses' during recent demonstrations as authorities face fresh legal pleas.
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Rahul, Priyanka Lead INDIA Bloc March to Supreme Court, to Petition Against SIR & CEC
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi led the INDIA bloc's march towards the Supreme Court on Monday, where the opposition plans to petition the court, listing out alleged irregularities in the SIR process and seeking action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. India News | Rahul, Priyanka Lead INDIA Bloc March to Supreme Court, to Petition Against SIR & CEC.
Batman masks add punch to INDIA bloc's 'Chalo Dilli' march against Gyanesh Kumar
Batman masks appeared at the INDIA bloc's Chalo Dilli march to the Supreme Court as protesters sought Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge joined the lighter moment, with NSUI amplifying it online through a taunting caption.
In Delhi, India Bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Akhilesh Yadav, are marching to the Supreme Court. Congress workers from various parts of the country have also joined the march.
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