UPDATED: Oct 12, 2026 18:40 IST
Opposition INDIA bloc leaders and workers took out a massive march from Constitution Club towards the Supreme Court, prompting chaotic scenes in the national capital. Protesters significantly outnumbered police personnel, pushing through the first layer of barricades on Bhagwan Das Road. Paramilitary forces were called in to contain the swelling crowd, resulting in clashes as protesters resisted efforts to push them back. Meanwhile, senior leaders including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Supriya Sule, and Akhilesh Yadav led the march aboard an open truck near Mandi House, flashing victory signs after 11 opposition petitioners filed a plea before the Supreme Court. Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi noted that the apex court would hear the petition tomorrow. With Jantar Mantar de-notified as a protest site by the government earlier in the day, the opposition affirmed that its demonstrations will continue as a sustained movement.
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Delhi Metro entry and exit gates across New Delhi stations were reopened as the INDIA bloc organised a major protest in the national capital. Visuals showed a noticeable contrast between the handling of this opposition demonstration and previous civil society protests led by student bodies and the Kakroo Janata Party, where heavy police action had been reported over the weekend. Following severe criticism and a contempt of court notice issued by the Supreme Court to the Union Home Secretary and the Delhi Police Commissioner, minimal police and paramilitary resistance was observed on the ground. Discussions highlighted internal dynamics within the opposition, including the presence of All India Students' Association representative Neha Vora alongside Congress leaders, contrasted with the Congress party's political distrust of the Kakroo Janata Party leadership. Additionally, security personnel were reported to have stepped up barricading measures near the Supreme Court as gatherings continued.
Opposition Show of Strength in Delhi as Supreme Court Petition Filed and Cadre Mobilises
A massive opposition mobilization took place in the national capital as eight petitioners representing INDIA bloc parties approached the Supreme Court. Outside the apex court, Congress and allied parties registered a significant presence on the ground, bringing together various wings including Seva Dal, NSUI, and the women's wing alongside civil society members and students. The administration denotified Jantar Mantar as a protest site and offered alternate options, including Ramlila Maidan, where event preparations are underway. With central leaders, district heads, and opposition figures assembling, back-channel talks continue regarding forming a cohesive protest front and sustaining nationwide momentum at block and district levels.
Petition Seeks Quashing Of All Illegal Acts At EC: Abhishek Manu Singhvi
Senior advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi addressed the INDIA bloc's petition filed before the Supreme Court regarding the Chief Election Commissioner and the SIR exercise. Singhvi stated, 'It is a petition which seeks the quashing of all the illegal acts, all the bad decisions. It seeks fairness, a level playing field.' Clarifying that the plea is not related to impeachment, he explained that it focuses on irregularities and illegalities within the Election Commission. The petition also seeks contempt action against police restrictions on protests.
INDIA Bloc Marches to Bhagwan Das Road, Files Supreme Court Plea Against SIR Exercise
Opposition leaders and party workers from the INDIA bloc, including members of the Congress and NSUI, marched towards Bhagwan Das Road as their protest concluded. A petition has been submitted to the Supreme Court challenging the voting processes unfolding across several states and demanding the scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision exercise, alleging that it led to the deletion of voter names. Senior leaders Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav joined the protest atop a vehicle, projecting opposition unity, while student demonstrators demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Heavy police deployment, notably including women police personnel, was stationed along the route to manage the demonstration.