Archive · 9 Oct 2026
INDIA Bloc MPs to Meet President Amid Election Protests
Opposition lawmakers in the INDIA bloc are protesting over claims that electoral rolls were changed improperly.
The Election Commission and the BJP say those claims are not true.
The lawmakers plan to meet President Droupadi Murmu after gathering at Parliament.
Protests have taken place in Delhi and Patna.
Delhi Police has filed three cases connected to Wednesday’s demonstrations and says more may be filed.
Police also refused permission for a separate planned protest on October 10.
Delhi ordered liquor shops closed for two days as a public-order precaution.
Extra security personnel have also been assigned to protect Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
INDIA bloc MPs are to gather at Parliament’s Central Hall at 5 pm and meet President Droupadi Murmu at 8 pm, according to sources.
The bloc is protesting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and alleging irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls; the Election Commission and BJP reject the allegations.
The protests have entered their third consecutive day in Delhi, with INDIA bloc members also visiting Raj Ghat and demonstrations reported in Patna.
Delhi Police registered three FIRs after Wednesday’s demonstrations, citing alleged assault on police, obstruction of government work, pushing, manhandling and misbehaviour; more cases may follow.
Police denied permission for a planned October 10 demonstration, while Delhi ordered retail liquor shops closed on October 9 and 10 and CISF added reserve personnel to Kumar’s Z+ security.
- Who
- INDIA bloc MPs, President Droupadi Murmu, and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- INDIA bloc MPs plan to assemble at Parliament and meet the President amid protests over alleged electoral-roll irregularities.
- When
- The MPs are scheduled to gather at 5 pm and meet the President at 8 pm; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Parliament’s Central Hall and the President’s meeting venue in New Delhi; protests have also taken place in Patna.
- Why
- Opposition leaders are demanding Kumar’s resignation and alleging irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls.
Opposition claims
Authorities’ and BJP’s response
Electoral-roll revision
Opposition claims
Opposition leaders allege irregularities in the revision of electoral rolls and are demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
Authorities’ and BJP’s response
The Election Commission and BJP have rejected the Opposition’s allegations.
Planned October 10 demonstration
Opposition claims
An application was submitted seeking permission for a demonstration concerning the CEC’s accountability.
Authorities’ and BJP’s response
Delhi Police denied permission, citing short notice, past non-compliance and law-and-order concerns; police said the required notice is 10 days and Section 163 remains in effect in New Delhi district.
- Parliament gathering
- 5 pm at Central Hall, according to sources
- Meeting with President
- Scheduled for 8 pm
- Protest duration
- Third consecutive day in Delhi
- Delhi Police cases
- Three FIRs registered after Wednesday’s demonstrations; more may follow
- Demonstration permission
- Police rejected an application for an October 10 protest
- Liquor shop closures
- Retail shops ordered closed on October 9 and 10
- Security
- CISF deployed additional reserve personnel to strengthen the CEC’s Z+ security