New Delhi: The INDIA bloc’s planned march to the Election Commission headquarters, Nirvachan Sadan, on Tuesday has prompted heightened security and traffic restrictions across key parts of central Delhi.
Security has been strengthened around Vijay Chowk, with multiple layers of barricades and a heavy deployment of Rapid Action Force personnel near Akashvani to prevent any untoward incident.
The opposition MPs are marching to the ECI over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanding accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The protest is part of the INDIA bloc’s wider “Save Democracy” campaign over alleged electoral-roll discrepancies and calls for greater transparency.
Akhilesh Yadav Questions EC Neutrality
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Election Commission’s impartiality, alleging it was not functioning according to the Constitution.
He accused the poll panel of favouring the BJP, raised concerns over alleged booth capturing in West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, and criticised the SIR exercise and “One Nation, One Election” proposal.
Rahul Gandhi Takes Jibe At CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a jibe at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday as INDIA bloc MPs marched towards the Election Commission headquarters in New Delhi. Referring to the Opposition’s protest over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Gandhi said, “Gyanesh, it’s done, bro. Time to resign,” targeting the CEC amid the Opposition’s demand for accountability from the poll panel.
Rahul Gandhi Climbs Barricade, Waves Tricolour
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi climbed a police barricade and waved the Tricolour during the INDIA bloc’s protest march towards the Election Commission headquarters in New Delhi. TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee also climbed the barricade after police stopped the Opposition MPs from moving ahead. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra later attempted to enter the Akashvani Bhawan premises but were stopped by security personnel, following which they staged a sit-in near the ECI office.
#WATCH | Delhi | Amid INDIA bloc MPs protest, LoP, Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi reaches the gates of the Akashvani Bhavan, in an attempt to reach the office of the Election Commission of India https://t.co/TcIYsvMi0T
— ANI (@ANI) October 6, 2026
INDIA Bloc MPs Stage Roadside Dharna
INDIA bloc MPs, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, marched from Parliament towards Nirvachan Sadan but were stopped on Parliament Street between NITI Aayog and Akashvani Bhawan. The leaders then sat on the road and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protesters raised slogans including “Vote chor, gaddi chhod” and “Democracy not for sale”, while some MPs carried cutouts depicting Kumar in an RSS uniform.
Opposition Leaders Detained Amid Face-Off
High drama unfolded in central Delhi as opposition leaders staged demonstrations against the Election Commission over alleged irregularities in the electoral process and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav and Abhishek Banerjee were among leaders detained by police during the confrontation.
Opposition Targets Election Commission
The INDIA bloc protest brought together leaders from several opposition parties, who questioned the impartiality and functioning of the Election Commission and demanded accountability over electoral-roll-related concerns. The demonstrations also highlighted the Opposition’s broader campaign against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and its demand for greater transparency in the electoral process.
#WATCH | Delhi | Amid INDIA bloc MPs protest, LoP, Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra present inside Akashvani Bhavan premises, along with Congress MPs KC Venugopal, Charanjit Singh Channi and others
INDIA bloc MPs are staging a protest against the Election Commission of India
— ANI (@ANI) October 6, 2026
Rahul Gandhi Questions EC Over Meeting With Opposition Leaders
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned the Election Commission for not meeting Opposition leaders as INDIA bloc MPs protested against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
His remarks came amid heightened tensions outside the poll panel’s office, where police detained protesting Congress cadres during the demonstration.
The Opposition has been demanding greater transparency from the Election Commission and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
