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Opposition INDIA Bloc Plans Supreme Court March After Delhi Crackdown
Opposition parties in India say they will march to the Supreme Court on Monday.
They want to share concerns about changes to voter lists and ask for the election chief to resign.
Rahul Gandhi said people from different groups would join the march.
Opposition leaders say police have used force against protesters and detained journalists in Delhi.
They also say protesters should not be frightened.
A group of opposition leaders plans to meet Chief Justice Surya Kant in the afternoon.
The opposition says it will continue its protest.
The INDIA bloc plans to march to the Supreme Court on Monday and submit its concerns to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
Its memorandum is expected to seek a halt to the electoral-roll Special Intensive Revision and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Rahul Gandhi said the march would bring together opposition parties, young people and civil society groups, and called for protesters not to be intimidated.
Opposition leaders said police had cracked down on protesters and detained journalists in Delhi; those claims were attributed to the leaders.
A delegation of 10–15 leaders is expected to meet the Chief Justice between 4 and 5 pm, following a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu on Friday.
- Who
- The INDIA bloc, including Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders, plans the march.
- What
- A march and meeting with the Chief Justice to present a memorandum seeking a halt to the SIR and the CEC's resignation.
- Where
- Delhi, with the march planned to the Supreme Court.
- When
- Monday; the proposed meeting is scheduled for 4–5 pm. The report was published Sunday.
- Why
- The opposition says it wants to raise concerns about alleged vote theft and electoral-roll revision, and seek intervention.
Opposition leaders
Police and government response
Police action against protesters
Opposition leaders
Opposition leaders say peaceful protesters were beaten, chased and detained, and allege vigilante groups aligned with the ruling party assaulted protesters under police protection.
Police and government response
The article reports a police crackdown to stop groups from gathering in Delhi, but gives no response from police or the government to the opposition's allegations.
Electoral-roll revision and alleged vote theft
Opposition leaders
The INDIA bloc describes the issue as vote theft and seeks a halt to the SIR and the CEC's resignation.
Police and government response
The article does not provide a government or Election Commission response to these allegations.
Key facts
- Planned action
- The INDIA bloc plans a march to the Supreme Court on Monday.
- Requested intervention
- The bloc plans to submit a memorandum to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
- Opposition demands
- Halt the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and seek the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
- Meeting time
- The meeting with the Chief Justice is scheduled for 4–5 pm.
- Delegation
- A source said 10–15 leaders would meet the Chief Justice.
- Earlier meeting
- INDIA bloc MPs met President Droupadi Murmu on Friday.
- Reported context
- The article describes police crackdowns on protesters in Delhi over two consecutive days.
Quotes
Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress president discussing the planned meeting with the Chief Justice of India.
“Tomorrow (Monday), we will march to the Supreme Court as Indians, united beyond party, gender, caste, community and state. The youth, all Opposition parties, civil society groups, all those who believe in democracy and stand by the Constitution of India, will walk with us.”
indianexpress.com
“We cannot demand anything from him, but we will place our concerns before him with folded hands and request his intervention.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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