Archive · 9 Oct 2026
I.N.D.I.A Leaders Protest at Rajghat Over SIR Issue
Leaders from the opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A gathered at Rajghat in New Delhi on October 9.
They said they were protesting concerns about democracy and elections.
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were among those who attended.
The gathering was described as peaceful, with slogans and silent protests.
Some participants called for Chief Election Commissioner Yanesh Kumar to resign over allegations of electoral misconduct.
The protests had started on October 2.
Opposition leaders planned to take their demands to the President on October 10.
The BJP criticized the protests and called them an “anarchist plot.”
Opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A leaders held a peaceful protest at Rajghat in New Delhi on October 9.
Participants included Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and senior Congress and allied-group leaders.
Protesters called for Chief Election Commissioner Yanesh Kumar to resign over alleged electoral misconduct.
The protest was part of demonstrations that began on October 2 and focused on democracy and electoral integrity.
Opposition leaders planned to meet the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 10; the BJP called the protests an “anarchist plot.”
- Who
- Leaders of the opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and senior Congress and allied-group leaders.
- What
- A peaceful protest over the SIR issue and concerns about democracy and electoral integrity.
- When
- October 9; the broader protests began on October 2.
- Where
- Rajghat in New Delhi.
- Why
- The opposition said the demonstrations aimed to protect voters’ rights and democratic principles, and participants alleged electoral misconduct.
Opposition’s position
BJP’s position
Purpose and legitimacy of the protests
Opposition’s position
The opposition said the demonstrations aimed to protect voters’ rights and democratic principles, and raised concerns about electoral integrity.
BJP’s position
The BJP called the protests an “anarchist plot” and accused opposition leaders of undermining democratic institutions.
Chief Election Commissioner
Opposition’s position
Protest participants called for Yanesh Kumar to resign over allegations of electoral misconduct.
BJP’s position
The article reports no specific BJP response to the resignation demand.
- Protest date
- October 9
- Location
- Rajghat, New Delhi
- Protesting group
- I.N.D.I.A opposition alliance
- Protest began
- October 2
- Protest demand
- Participants called for Chief Election Commissioner Yanesh Kumar to resign.
- Planned next step
- Opposition leaders were expected to meet the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 10.
- BJP response
- The BJP described the protests as an “anarchist plot.”