INDIA bloc marches to Supreme Court, files writ petition against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

NEW DELHI: The INDIA bloc organised an unusual protest march to the Supreme Court on Monday and filed a writ petition against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over actions including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The march, which brought together thousands of Opposition workers and leaders, showcased the unity and strength of the Opposition alliance. Despite some tense moments, the protesters maintained restraint and avoided a confrontation with the police.

Some protesters tried to push aside the barricades and climb over them, but leaders intervened and persuaded them to step back. There were minor scuffles as police used force to push the protesters back, but the situation did not escalate into a clash.

The Opposition's protest march to the country's highest court against a person holding a constitutional post is unprecedented in India's political history. The march was organised as part of the move to file the writ petition.

After a meeting at the Constitution Club, the leaders travelled to the Supreme Court in five buses. The 'Chalo Delhi' march began at 2.30 pm and covered 4.5 km before reaching the area near the Supreme Court around 5.30 pm. When the march reached Mandi House, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and other leaders moved to an open vehicle. Police stopped the march by placing barricades around 200 metres from the Supreme Court.

The protest ended around 6 pm. Later, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and other leaders, accompanied by senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, reached the Supreme Court and filed the writ petition. The petition is scheduled to be taken up today.

Kerala ministers to join protest in Delhi

The INDIA bloc will organise another protest in Delhi today. Kerala ministers Ramesh Chennithala, A. P. Anil Kumar and T. Siddique are expected to participate. However, the time and venue of the protest have not been announced.