Opposition INDIA bloc rallies in Delhi, demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner
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The INDIA bloc held a major rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, protesting against alleged electoral irregularities and calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Supporters of the INDIA bloc began gathering at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on November 1, 2026, for a significant protest against alleged electoral irregularities and to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Various party workers mobilized from different locations across the capital, with Congress supporters assembling outside Himachal Bhawan before proceeding to the rally site.
In a counter-move, BJP national president Nitin Nabin led a separate march in Haryana, asserting that the BJP would challenge what it termed the Opposition's misinformation and chaos. Nabin's padyatra aimed to defend democratic institutions against the claims made by the INDIA bloc during their rally.
Congress AICC general secretary K C Venugopal characterized the rally as a “stern warning” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging that the government has lost its composure in light of public support for the protest. Venugopal stated, “Gyanesh will be removed from his post. Take it from us.”
The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory for traffic restrictions in Central Delhi due to the expected large gathering, with diversions planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Security personnel were deployed at the venue, where posters promoting the rally were prominently displayed.
The INDIA bloc's protest follows a symbolic public impeachment of Gyanesh Kumar, during which voters expressed concerns over their names being removed from electoral rolls amid the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The rally is expected to unite various political parties, student groups, and civil society organizations in a show of strength against the current electoral practices.