The INDIA bloc held a ‘March for Democracy’ in Delhi, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of vote theft and irregularities in the electoral process. The march, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, was stopped by police barricades, creating a tense atmosphere in the area.
Several prominent opposition leaders took part in the march, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Tejashwi Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav, Supriya Sule, Sanjay Raut, Shashi Tharoor, Sachin Pilot and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. Thousands of party workers and supporters also joined the demonstration in support of the opposition’s demands.
The protesters planned to march towards the Supreme Court to raise concerns about alleged electoral irregularities and seek action against the CEC. However, police personnel stopped the leaders at Bhagwan Das Road by placing barricades along the route.
Congress Files Petition in Supreme Court
Meanwhile, the Congress moved the Supreme Court against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the allegations concerning the electoral process. Rahul Gandhi could not reach the court as he remained with the protesters during the march. The party’s legal team subsequently filed the petition on his behalf.
The opposition has been raising concerns over what it describes as “vote theft” and has demanded accountability from the Election Commission. The latest march was organised to draw attention to these allegations and press for action.
CJI Rejects Opposition’s Request for Meeting
Earlier, the INDIA bloc had sought an appointment with Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant to submit a memorandum regarding its concerns about alleged electoral irregularities.
However, the Chief Justice declined the request. In a letter to the opposition leaders, he reportedly stated that discussing an issue already pending before the court with one side could be legally inappropriate.
The opposition’s march and the filing of the petition mark another development in the ongoing political dispute over the election process and the functioning of the Election Commission.
