Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Stage Dharna As INDIA Bloc Protest March To ECI Is Stopped

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra staged a sit-in inside the Akashvani Bhawan premises under a tree while trying to reach the Election Commission’s headquarters, located nearby.

The two Congress leaders staged a dharna as the face-off with security personnel continued. The gate of the Bhawan was shut.

The leaders and other Opposition MPs were earlier stopped by security personnel near the NITI Aayog office on Parliament Street during the protest seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.

INDIA Bloc MPs Begin Protest March To Election Commission

The pre-announced INDIA Bloc MPs’ protest march to the Election Commission against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar began on Tuesday.

According to CPI (Communist Party of India) MP P. Santosh Kumar, the march started around 10:30 am from Makar Dwar towards the Chief Election Commissioner’s office.

Meanwhile, security was tightened outside the Election Commission of India office as well as around Vijay Chowk.

Opposition MPs Protest Over ‘Vote Theft’ Allegations

According to reports, more than 150 MPs, including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, joined the protest.

The mega protest by the INDIA Bloc is being held over allegations of “vote theft” and Opposition concerns over changes to Form 6 during the revision of electoral rolls.

The Opposition has alleged irregularities in the electoral roll revision and has demanded the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.