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INDIA Bloc March to Election Commission Blocked by Police in Capital

Opposition MPs led by Rahul Gandhi marched toward the Election Commission headquarters demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

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News Desk · October 7, 2026 · 1 min read

Opposition leaders and police during a protest march in New Delhi
Opposition leaders and police during a protest march in New DelhiSource:Public Trendz

A high-tension political confrontation unfolded in the national capital as opposition parliamentarians organized a protest march toward the Election Commission of India headquarters to press for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Heavy security barricades and a dense deployment of police personnel were positioned across crucial transit points near Parliament to block the demonstration.

Law enforcement authorities halted the advancing opposition figures near the NITI Aayog building, preventing them from reaching the electoral body's offices. Prominent opposition legislators, including senior leaders, participated in the mobilization, carrying placards and raising slogans demanding systemic electoral accountability under the banner of protecting democratic institutions.

During the demonstration, political figures strongly criticized the leadership and administrative decisions of the poll panel. The confrontation follows persistent opposition friction regarding the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists and administrative transparency. Lawmakers asserted that the electoral machinery must operate with absolute impartiality.

Following the police blockade, the legislators staged a sit-in protest near the site, refusing to disperse immediately as slogans echoed across the security cordon. Authorities maintained a strict vigil across central areas to contain the crowd and manage traffic flow around key government installations.

The political friction has intensified after internal disagreements surfaced within the election authority regarding specific administrative procedures and roll revisions over recent months. Opposition parties continue to demand structural changes and accountability from the top electoral leadership as part of their ongoing nationwide campaign.

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