Opposition INDIA bloc holds major rally in Delhi demanding election chief's resignation
The INDIA bloc held a major rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on November 1, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and protesting alleged electoral irregularities. The protest was part of a broader campaign against a voter-list revision that removed 130 million names, which the opposition criticized as flawed. Earlier, the Congress-led INDIA bloc secured police permission for the rally with strict conditions on timing, crowd control, and surveillance.
The rally aimed to mobilize up to one million attendees, despite objections from local traders. In response, the Bharatiya Janata Party organized a smaller counter-protest with around 5,000 participants, including Sikh community leaders, to oppose the opposition gathering.
