INDIA Bloc Rallies at Ramlila Maidan Over Alleged Voter Deletions
- The INDIA bloc is holding a mega rally at Ramlila Maidan today.
- The protest demands the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
- Opposition leaders allege the Election Commission deleted voter names during the SIR.
- Over 4,000 police personnel are deployed for the event.
- The BJP is organizing a counter-protest in Delhi.
Today, November 1, 2026, the INDIA bloc is organizing a massive demonstration at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, calling for the stepping down of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The event runs from 10 am to 5 pm.
Starting at noon, the "Chalo Dilli" march is set to commence at the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction. This demonstration matters now because the opposition group is protesting alleged electoral irregularities.
Delhi police deploy 4,000 personnel for security
Delhi Police deployed over 4,000 personnel, including Central Armed Police Forces, to secure the rally site. Authorities previously reported 3,500 officers for the event.
Surveillance at the site includes 14 zones overseen by more than 200 CCTV cameras, body-worn cameras, and drones. While the police authorized the rally at Ramlila Maidan, they noted that no request was submitted for the procession originating at the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction.
Rally turnout expectations and venue capacity
The INDIA bloc expects up to 10 lakh people to attend the rally, while Delhi Police estimates approximately 50,000 attendees.
The capacity of Ramlila Maidan ranges from 45,000 to 50,000 when vacant, decreasing to between 30,000 and 40,000 once setups like enclosures and chairs are put in place.
Opposition alleges electoral irregularities and vote chori
The INDIA bloc is protesting against what it calls "vote chori". The group alleges the Election Commission facilitated the large-scale deletion of voter names during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Opposition leaders organized the rally to protest against the Chief Election Commissioner and the Special Intensive Revision.
Symbolic public impeachment of Gyanesh Kumar
Opposition parties held a symbolic public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. The proceedings were presided over by former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, where the event was hosted by leaders.
Kharge moved a resolution accusing Kumar of electoral manipulation. Rahul Gandhi delivered the concluding remarks at the event. The bloc scheduled this action to occur leading up to the mega rally.
BJP counter-protest and support from Cockroach Janta Party
The Cockroach Janta Party, a youth-led organization founded by Abhijeet Dipke, has extended its support to the rally and the demand for the resignation of Kumar. Supporters described as "Cockroaches" are backing the rally against the election chief.
The BJP is organizing a counter-protest in Delhi. Organizers expect 5,000 people to participate, including likely participation from 1984 riot victims.
Previous INDIA bloc protests and travel plans
The INDIA bloc held a rally in Agartala on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, to demand the resignation of Kumar. Leaders planned to travel in open buses ahead of the Nov. 1 event at Ramlila Maidan.
Leaders and supporters began arriving in Delhi for the mega rally on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
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