INDIA bloc to march to Supreme Court over electoral roll controversy

INDIA bloc Rahul Gandhi Gyanesh Kumar Special Intensive Revision Supreme Court of India

The Congress-led INDIA bloc has announced a massive march to the Supreme Court in New Delhi to protest against the Election Commission of India. The opposition is demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and a halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which they allege is being used to unlawfully delete valid voters.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi stated that the march aims to unite citizens across political, caste, and regional lines to defend the Constitution. The opposition also alleges “vote theft” and claims that recent changes to voter registration forms are unconstitutional.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined a request for a meeting with opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, advising them instead to submit their concerns through a formal legal petition. In response to the planned demonstrations, authorities deployed over 30,000 security personnel in the capital and implemented Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in parts of New Delhi. Several Delhi Metro stations were also closed to manage security during the unrest.

Entities

Election Commission of India · Gyanesh Kumar · INDIA bloc · Indian National Congress · Mallikarjun Kharge · Narendra Modi · Rahul Gandhi · Supreme Court of India · Surya Kant

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[● 4 SOURCES] Gandhi identified Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Mohan Bhagwat, Gyanesh Kumar, and Ajit Doval as being under increasing political pressure. www.newsmobile.in · www.channelionline.com · www.dtnext.in · sangbad.net
[● 3 SOURCES] Rahul Gandhi challenged Prime Minister Modi to arrest all leaders, youth, and opposition members. www.newsmobile.in · www.channelionline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Gandhi asserted that the departure of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar will coincide with the end of the Modi government. sangbad.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The Election Commission maintained that its decisions are within legal bounds and follow established procedures. www.livelaw.in
[● 3 SOURCES] The opposition is surrounding the current government and will not retreat. www.newsmobile.in · www.channelionline.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The INDIA bloc is planning a massive protest march in Delhi on Monday, October 12. hindi.business-standard.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The opposition seeks the immediate suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. lagatar.in · www.aajtak.in · najarbandi.in · thefederal.com · www.nationalheraldindia.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Trinamool Congress leaders were allegedly detained by Delhi Police in a prison van during a sit-in protest.
[● 12 SOURCES] The opposition alliance is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. hindi.business-standard.com · lagatar.in · www.aajtak.in · najarbandi.in · thefederal.com · +5 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The INDIA bloc will provide evidence of alleged ‘vote theft’ to President Droupadi Murmu.
[● 11 SOURCES] A delegation of senior opposition leaders intends to submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India seeking intervention. hindi.business-standard.com · lagatar.in · sangbad.net · www.aajtak.in · najarbandi.in · +5 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The opposition demands a return to ballot papers and the repeal of a 2023 law granting immunity to election commissioners. thefederal.com