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INDI Bloc Plans March to Rashtrapati Bhavan Over CEC
The INDI bloc is an opposition alliance.
It plans to hold a march in New Delhi on October 10.
The protest is part of its campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The alliance says it wants him to resign.
MPs plan to gather at the old Parliament building at 5 p.m.
A group of 10 representatives plans to take a message to President Droupadi Murmu at 8 p.m.
Other MPs are expected to wait at Vijay Chowk.
Police and paramilitary forces are preparing for the march, with barricades along the route.
The protests have been happening for four days.
The INDI bloc plans to march to Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 10 and seek the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
INDI bloc MPs are due to gather at the old Parliament building’s Central Hall at 5 p.m.
A 10-member delegation is expected to meet President Droupadi Murmu and submit a memorandum at 8 p.m.
Other MPs are expected to assemble at Vijay Chowk, while barricades and paramilitary forces are deployed along the route.
The protests have continued for four days; the Congress Party has also announced demonstrations on October 10, 11 and 12.
- Who
- The INDI bloc, including leaders such as Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Mamata Banerjee.
- What
- A planned protest march and a 10-member delegation’s request to submit a memorandum demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
- Where
- The march is planned from the Central Hall of the old Parliament building toward Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi; other MPs are expected at Vijay Chowk.
- When
- October 10; MPs are due to gather at 5 p.m., with the memorandum meeting planned for 8 p.m.
- Why
- The bloc is protesting against the Election Commission and alleging misconduct under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Key facts
- Planned protest date
- October 10
- MPs' gathering time
- 5 p.m.
- Planned delegation
- 10 members
- Planned meeting time
- 8 p.m.
- Protest demand
- Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
- Previous protest locations
- Akashwani Bhavan, Jantar Mantar and Rajghat
- Additional Congress protests
- October 10, 11 and 12
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