Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Rahul Says Democracy Is Destroyed After MPs’ March Is Stopped
A group of opposition lawmakers tried to go to the Election Commission office.
Rahul said about 300 members of both houses of Parliament were part of the group.
They wanted to meet Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and two other commissioners.
Police stopped them before they could reach the office.
Rahul said he did not understand why they were stopped.
He said the lawmakers speak for people in India.
He also accused Modi, Shah and Gyanesh of harming the country and destroying democracy.
The report does not include a response from the government or the Election Commission.
Opposition MPs were stopped by police while marching toward the Election Commission of India office.
Rahul said around 300 Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs had come to meet Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and two colleagues.
Rahul said the MPs were not allowed to continue to the Election Commission.
He said the MPs represent the people of India and the country’s voice.
Rahul accused Prime Minister Modi, Shah and Gyanesh of treason and said democracy was being destroyed.
- Who
- Rahul and around 300 Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs; police stopped their march.
- What
- The MPs were stopped while trying to reach the Election Commission office to meet Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and two colleagues.
- When
- The report says the MPs had arrived 'some time ago'; no specific date or time is given.
- Where
- During a march toward the Election Commission of India office; the precise location is not stated.
- Why
- The MPs wanted to meet the Election Commissioner and two colleagues. The reason police stopped them is not stated.
Rahul and Opposition MPs
Police and authorities
The stopped march
Rahul and Opposition MPs
Rahul said the MPs were representatives of the people and questioned why they were stopped from going to the Election Commission.
Police and authorities
The report gives no explanation or response from police or other authorities.
- Number of MPs
- Around 300, according to Rahul.
- Houses represented
- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
- Destination
- The Election Commission of India office.
- Requested meeting
- Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and two colleagues.
- What happened
- Police stopped the MPs during their march.
- Rahul's accusation
- He accused Modi, Shah and Gyanesh of treason and said democracy was being destroyed.