# Congress Party protests over voter list irregularities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/congress-party-protests-over-voter-list-irregularities
> Updated: 2026-10-10T15:44:10.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Congress Party initiated large-scale protests in Jaipur, Rajasthan, to contest alleged ‘vote theft’ and irregularities in voter lists. Led by Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, demonstrators attempted to march toward the Chief Electoral Officer’s office. The march was intercepted by police using barricades and water cannons, resulting in clashes and the reported arrest of several senior leaders.

Following these events, the focus of the opposition expanded. Ashok Gehlot accused the central government of suppressing dissent by imposing transport restrictions, including the cancellation of trains and the closure of metro stations. Gehlot called for a ‘Delhi Chalo’ march to the Supreme Court to submit a memorandum regarding electoral integrity and criticized the Election Commission for perceived inaction.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Ashok Gehlot accuses central government of suppressing opposition protests

Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has called for a march to the Supreme Court, accusing the central government of suppressing opposition protests and failing to address alleged electoral irregularities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ashok-gehlot-accuses-central-government-of-suppressing-opposition-protests

### 2026-09-28: Congress leaders protest alleged vote theft in Jaipur

Congress leaders, including Ashok Gehlot and Govind Singh Dotasra, led protests in Jaipur against alleged voter list irregularities, resulting in police clashes and the use of water cannons.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/congress-leaders-face-police-water-cannons-during-jaipur-protest

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