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India Bloc Marches from Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, Staging Protest Against CEC
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 07:35 AM
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A coalition of opposition parties marched from Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, presenting a united front against the Election Commission. Rahul Gandhi warned that legal action could follow the protest, while the ruling BJP accused the opposition of trying to destabilise the country.
On a clear morning in Delhi, a sizeable contingent of opposition parties gathered at Ramlila Maidan and marched in a coordinated display of dissent against the Election Commission of India. The protest was marked by banners calling for transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
During the march, Rahul Gandhi addressed the crowd, warning that the protest could trigger legal proceedings if the authorities did not address the concerns raised. He emphasized the need for a fair and impartial electoral framework.
In response, leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spoke from the sidelines, accusing the opposition of attempting to destabilise the nation. The BJP spokesperson argued that the protest was a political ploy aimed at undermining the government's credibility.
The march concluded without any reported incidents, but it underscored the growing tensions between the ruling party and the opposition over electoral reforms and governance issues.
Observers noted that the event drew significant media attention and highlighted the polarized political climate in India ahead of upcoming elections.
During the march, Rahul Gandhi addressed the crowd, warning that the protest could trigger legal proceedings if the authorities did not address the concerns raised. He emphasized the need for a fair and impartial electoral framework.
In response, leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spoke from the sidelines, accusing the opposition of attempting to destabilise the nation. The BJP spokesperson argued that the protest was a political ploy aimed at undermining the government's credibility.
The march concluded without any reported incidents, but it underscored the growing tensions between the ruling party and the opposition over electoral reforms and governance issues.
Observers noted that the event drew significant media attention and highlighted the polarized political climate in India ahead of upcoming elections.