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I.N.D.I.A. bloc marches to Supreme Court over electoral rolls in Delhi

Delhi, India · Oct 12, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 12.

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Why they are protesting
Protesters oppose alleged electoral manipulation, vote theft, and the special intensive revision of electoral rolls by the Election Commission.
What they want
Demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, suspension of the SIR exercise, and a return to paper ballots.
What changed
Oct 12: Opposition leaders proceeded with their march to the Supreme Court after the CJI declined a meeting because the matter is sub judice.
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What protesters want

  • Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
  • Suspension of the special intensive revision of electoral rolls
  • End to alleged electoral manipulation and vote theft
  • Return to paper ballots

Organised by: I.N.D.I.A. bloc, Congress, Samajwadi Party, Trinamul Congress

What authorities say

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation closed entry and exit at six metro stations from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 12 for security reasons, according to sources and official announcements.3

The full story

Opposition parties under the I.N.D.I.A. bloc organised a march in New Delhi towards the Supreme Court to protest against alleged electoral manipulation, vote theft, and the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. Leaders planned to assemble at the Connaught Place-Barakhamba Road junction and submit a memorandum demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the suspension of the SIR exercise, and a return to paper ballots. Prior to the march, the Chief Justice of India declined a meeting request from opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, stating that the matter is sub judice and advising them to file a legal petition. In response to the planned protest, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation closed entry and exit at six metro stations for security reasons.

Timeline

  1. The Delhi Metro closed entry and exit at six stations from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. ahead of the march.3

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