Rahul Gandhi calls on opposition parties, civic groups, others to join INDIA bloc protest march on Oct 12
Rahul Gandhi said the march will seek a memorandum on alleged vote theft, SIR objections and Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation after police detained thousands of protesters.
- On Monday, October 12, 2026, the INDIA bloc will march to the Supreme Court to submit a memorandum to Chief Justice Surya Kant, led by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
- Protesters have faced police detention since Saturday amid the Cockroach Janta Party-led agitation against alleged electoral roll irregularities; Gandhi alleged police and BJP workers beat peaceful demonstrators despite their peaceful conduct.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant confirmed on Sunday he declined the Opposition bloc's request for a meeting, stating the issues are already sub judice before the apex court and should proceed through judicial channels.
- Former Supreme Court Bar Association president Adish C Aggarwala urged Gandhi to cancel the march, warning it would "interfere with the independent judicial process" and noting the Chief Justice lacks administrative power to remove the Election Commissioner.
- Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar dismissed the protests as the opposition "occasionally makes its presence felt, much like a cockroach crawling across one's back," while Delhi Police imposed Section 133 BNSS restrictions across parts of the city.
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CJI rejects Rahul Gandhi's meeting request over 'vote chori' ahead of INDIA bloc's march to Supreme Court
Opposition parties have announced a protest march to the Supreme Court on Monday and submit a memorandum to the CJI over allegations of 'vote chori', the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and their demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
CJI Surya Kant rejects meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge over SIR, police action on protestors
Chief Justice Surya Kant declined Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge’s request to meet, saying their concerns would be better addressed through judicial proceedings. The opposition leaders and INDIA bloc allies plan to march to the Supreme Court tomorrow.
CJI rejects INDIA bloc leaders' request for meeting, asks to move court
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant has rejected the INDIA bloc leaders' request for a meeting to submit a representation over alleged electoral irregularities, stating that they should approach the court by filing a petition as the matter is already sub judice.
CJI Surya Kant rejects INDIA bloc's meeting request on SIR halt, Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had announced a protest march to the Supreme Court on Monday wherein the INDIA bloc leaders would submit a memorandum to CJI on behalf of the nation
CJI Kant rejects INDIA bloc's meeting request on SIR halt, Gyanesh Kumar's resignation
Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, declined a meeting request from the INDIA bloc leaders. Rahul Gandhi announced plans for a protest march to the Supreme Court on Monday. The bloc leaders intend to submit a memorandum addressing multiple issues on behalf of the nation. These issues include demands for an end to vote chori and resignation of Gyanesh Kumar.
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