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Supreme Court and regional protests over voter roll revision

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The legal and political challenge against the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has expanded into widespread demonstrations. Following a petition by Rahul Gandhi and INDIA bloc leaders, the Supreme Court issued notices to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. The Court is examining allegations of arbitrary voter deletions and is also reviewing contempt petitions regarding police actions, internet restrictions, and metro access during recent protests. Opposition groups, including the Indian National Congress, have intensified accusations of ‘vote theft.’ Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has called for the removal of Gyanesh Kumar, alleging the ECI has been manipulated by the ruling ~~party and that Kumar has prioritized loyalty to the Prime Minister and Home Minister over constitutional duties.~~ party. The INDIA bloc is continuing its ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ rallies and plans to hold a mock Parliament on October 28. Massive protests have erupted in New Delhi, spearheaded by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and groups like ‘People Against SIR,’ AISA, and CPI(M). ~~Demonstrators demand~~ On October 23, 2026, the Delhi Coordination Committee of People Against SIR, including students, farmers, and members of AIDWA and AIDSO, marched toward the ECI headquarters. Protesters demanded the resignation of Gyanesh ~~Kumar,~~ Kumar and the suspension of the SIR, alleging the ~~SIR~~ process has disenfranchised approximately 130 million citizens. ~~On October 23, 2026, police and~~ Security forces, including the Delhi Police and Rapid Action ~~Force~~ Force, intercepted a the march ~~toward~~ using barricades and invoked Section 163 of the ~~ECI headquarters, detaining approximately 100 individuals. In response~~ BNSS to ~~being blocked, participants held a ‘People’s Parliament’ in the streets.~~ prohibit mass gatherings. While the ECI ~~rejects allegations of illegality,~~ maintains its actions comply with existing laws, reports ~~indicate internal friction, noting that Commissioners Sandhu and Joshi raised objections regarding SIR procedures at least 14 times~~ on detentions vary, with estimates ranging from 20 to over 100 individuals. This mobilization is part of a ~~ten-month period. Recent~~ broader series of planned demonstrations across 88 cities in New Delhi, organized by the ‘People Against SIR’ collective alongside students, farmers, and groups such as AIDWA, AIDSO, and Samyukt Kisan Morcha, have intensified. Protesters allege the SIR process has led to the illegal deletion of numerous voters. 18 states.

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