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FIR Filed After INDIA Bloc Protest as Opposition Plans Rally
Opposition parties in India are protesting how voter lists are being updated.
They say there are problems with the process and want the Election Commission to take action.
They have also asked the chief election official to resign.
During a protest in Delhi, police blocked demonstrators and some leaders were detained.
Police later filed a case over alleged actions against officers and interference with their work.
The police say they are investigating what happened.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said police physically handled her, but this is her allegation.
Opposition parties plan a bigger protest, while the Election Commission and the BJP say the voter-list update is meant to make the lists accurate.
Delhi Police registered a case against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Congress leaders and workers over Wednesday’s protest.
The case concerns allegations of assaulting police personnel, obstructing government work and misbehaving with officers; police are investigating.
The protest at Jantar Mantar opposed the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign.
Opposition parties said they plan a larger demonstration on Thursday, with more INDIA bloc MPs expected to participate.
The Election Commission and BJP rejected claims of political bias, saying the revision aims to ensure voter-list accuracy.
- Who
- Delhi Police; Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra; other opposition leaders and protesters.
- What
- Police registered a case over alleged conduct during a protest against electoral-roll revision; opposition parties plan a larger demonstration.
- Where
- Jantar Mantar and other locations in New Delhi.
- When
- The protest took place Wednesday; the case and planned larger demonstration were reported on Thursday.
- Why
- Opposition parties allege irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and are demanding Election Commission action.
Opposition parties
Election Commission and BJP
Electoral-roll revision
Opposition parties
Opposition parties allege irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision and demand action from the Election Commission.
Election Commission and BJP
The Election Commission and BJP reject claims of political bias and say the exercise is intended to ensure voter-list accuracy.
Conduct during the protest
Opposition parties
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged that police physically handled her while removing her from the protest site.
Election Commission and BJP
Police allege that some protesters attacked or obstructed officers; the allegations are under investigation.
Key facts
- Police action
- Delhi Police registered a case against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other leaders and workers.
- Allegations in the case
- Assaulting police personnel, obstructing government work and misbehaving with officers; police are investigating.
- Protest location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
- Protest issue
- The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- Opposition demand
- Action from the Election Commission and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- Planned action
- Opposition parties said a larger protest was planned for Thursday, with more INDIA bloc MPs expected.
- Election Commission and BJP position
- They rejected allegations of political bias and said the exercise aims to ensure voter-list accuracy.
- Other announced actions
- Congress declared October 8 a “Black Day” across the country; an opposition delegation was also due to meet President Droupadi Murmu.
Sources
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