“Chalo Delhi”: Opposition Marches to Supreme Court Demanding CEC’s Resignation Over “Vote Theft”

Central Delhi witnessed a major protest march led by top leaders of the INDIA opposition alliance, who marched toward the Supreme Court to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration, titled “Chalo Delhi – March for Democracy,” brought major stretches of the capital to a halt before security forces stopped the procession with heavy barricades near the Connaught Place and Mandi House junction.

The protest drew thousands of supporters and prominent opposition figures, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Neha Bora, Akhilesh Yadav, and Tejashwi Yadav. When police blocked their route, key leaders addressed the crowd from an impromptu stage on a stationary truck. Simultaneously, the opposition's legal team submitted a formal petition to the Supreme Court seeking judicial intervention over allegations of vote theft.

The campaign escalated following media reports alleging that two Election Commissioners had repeatedly logged internal objections concerning administrative decisions and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls over the preceding ten months. While the Election Commission defended the internal debates as routine, opposition parties argued the friction raised questions about transparency. Security authorities deployed thousands of paramilitary personnel to maintain order during the demonstration.

Not yet reported: The articles do not specify the exact outcome of the Supreme Court petition or how long the protests will be sustained.