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A massive deployment of Delhi Police and paramilitary forces was positioned along Bhagwan Das Road as buses carrying INDIA bloc leaders moved through multiple barricades. Cadres, civil society members, and activists joined the march, raising demands regarding the accountability of the Election Commission. The Bharatiya Janata Party countered by stating that the opposition only questions election processes when the BJP wins, rather than when the opposition secures victories in states like Kerala. CPI leader D Raja, one of the signatories, is set to submit a petition to the Supreme Court of India after the Chief Justice of India communicated that while he could not meet them personally, any petition filed in court is welcome.
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INDIA Bloc Marches to Supreme Court: Massive Mobilisation as Police Barricade Delhi Roads
Leaders and supporters of the INDIA bloc staged a large protest march in central Delhi, moving along Barakhamba Road towards Bhagwan Das Road. Key political figures, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Tejashwi Yadav, Sanjay Raut, Supriya Sule, and Dharmendra Yadav, travelled in a bus accompanied by cadres from the Congress party, Indian Youth Congress, National Students' Union of India, and Left youth outfits. While the Aam Aadmi Party and DMK were absent, a delegation of ten leaders planned to petition the Supreme Court. The Delhi Police installed three layers of barricading from Bhagwan Das Road leading up to the Supreme Court to halt the procession. The demonstration raised questions regarding the functioning and accountability of the Election Commission, alleging that voters were excluded during the special intensive revision exercise.
INDIA Alliance Leaders March Towards Supreme Court Amid Protests
Leaders of the opposition INDIA alliance, including Rahul Gandhi, Deepender Hooda, Tejashwi Yadav, Supriya Shrinate, Sanjay Raut, Bhupinder Hooda, and Priyank Kharge, boarded a bus marching towards the Supreme Court. The demonstration also witnessed parallel participation from university students, civil society members, and citizens. Protesters voiced demands concerning institutional accountability, the appointment process and oversight of the Chief Election Commissioner, and safeguarding voting rights in the country.
INDIA Bloc March Enters Barakhamba Road, Protesters Breach Barricades To Meet CEC
A massive protest march led by INDIA bloc leaders and youth cadres moved through Bhagwan Das Road and entered Barakhamba Road in central Delhi, crossing multiple police barricades. Demonstrators, including Congress and Left party youth wings, held a Delhi Chalo protest over alleged issues with the Special Intensive Revision and voting rights, demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Demonstrators climbed atop Delhi Police vehicles waving national and party flags. Despite heavy security deployments, including Rapid Action Force and paramilitary personnel, the march advanced towards submitting a petition to the Chief Election Commissioner and heading towards the Supreme Court.
Students Gather Near Supreme Court Amid Heightened Security and RAF Deployment
A ground report highlights students and political workers gathering near the Supreme Court with the Tricolor in hand. Rapid Action Force personnel and additional security forces have been deployed in the area, creating a potential flashpoint. Speaking to the network, students from various regions including Assam, Jharkhand, and institutions like National Institute of Technology Delhi stated they assembled to support the movement and express dissent despite police crackdowns over recent days. Demonstrators stressed the need for students, opposition parties, and activists to present a united front.