Archive · 12 Oct 2026
INDIA Bloc Plans Delhi March Over Alleged Vote Chori
The INDIA bloc is a group of opposition parties in India.
Its leaders say they are worried about alleged problems with elections and voter lists, which they call “vote chori.”
They announced a march in Delhi for Monday, October 12, and invited young people, civil society groups and other citizens to join.
The leaders say a delegation will give a memorandum to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
They want the alleged election wrongdoing to stop, work on voter lists called SIR to pause, and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
These are the opposition’s claims and demands, not findings established in the reports.
Rahul Gandhi alleged that police and BJP workers beat protesters at earlier demonstrations.
One report says the Chief Justice was reportedly unwilling to meet the delegation, while others say the opposition planned to submit its memorandum to him.
The INDIA bloc and Congress announced a Delhi protest march for Monday, October 12, over alleged “vote chori.”
Rahul Gandhi and K.C. Venugopal said opposition leaders, youth, civil society groups and other citizens were invited to join.
A senior-leader delegation planned to submit a memorandum to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, seeking intervention.
The opposition’s stated demands include ending alleged vote theft, stopping the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Reports differ on whether the Chief Justice would meet the delegation; one says he was reportedly unwilling, while others describe a planned memorandum submission.
- Who
- The INDIA bloc, Congress leaders, Rahul Gandhi, and invited opposition members, youth, civil society groups and citizens.
- What
- A planned protest march and a memorandum seeking intervention over alleged “vote chori,” a halt to SIR and Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 2026; the announcement was reported on October 10 and 11.
- Where
- Delhi, with the march planned toward the Supreme Court.
- Why
- The opposition alleges election irregularities and objects to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Opposition claims and demands
Reported official and other perspectives
Alleged election wrongdoing
Opposition claims and demands
The INDIA bloc alleges “vote chori” and calls for a halt to SIR and Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Reported official and other perspectives
The reports provide no substantive response from the Chief Election Commissioner or government addressing the allegations.
Protesters and police conduct
Opposition claims and demands
Rahul Gandhi alleged police and BJP workers beat peaceful protesters.
Reported official and other perspectives
Reports describe police detentions and restrictions in parts of Delhi; one report says the Supreme Court stated restrictions on assembly and movement must meet constitutional conditions.
Access to the Chief Justice
Opposition claims and demands
Opposition leaders said they would approach Chief Justice Surya Kant and submit a memorandum.
Reported official and other perspectives
One report said the CJI was reportedly unwilling to meet the delegation; the reports do not establish whether a meeting or submission occurred.
- Planned march
- Monday, October 12, in Delhi
- Memorandum recipient
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
- Opposition demands
- End alleged “vote chori,” halt SIR and seek Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
- Earlier presidential meeting
- INDIA bloc leaders met President Droupadi Murmu and raised their allegations
- Additional demand
- The bloc sought repeal of Assembly polls held in the previous two years
- Reported meeting uncertainty
- One report said the CJI was reportedly unwilling to meet; other reports said leaders planned to submit a memorandum
- Earlier demonstrations
- Reports describe marches and gatherings at the Election Commission’s office route, Jantar Mantar and Rajghat
Sources
‘Not the India we want’: Rahul Gandhi announces march to Supreme Court over SIR, ‘vote chori’
Rahul Gandhi to lead opposition march to SC, demand CEC’s ouster and halt to SIR over ‘vote chori’ - Telegraph India
INDIA bloc to hold protest march in Delhi on Monday, submit memorandum to CJI
Oppn plans protest march today
INDIA bloc to hold protest march in Delhi on Monday, submit memorandum to CJI: Venugopal
INDIA Bloc To Hold Massive 'Vote Chori' Protest In Delhi On October 12, Rahul Gandhi Plans To Approach CJI
