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Delhi Under Heavy Security As Opposition Clashes With BJP Over President Murmu Meeting
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News18•10-10-2026, 00:38
Delhi Under Heavy Security As Opposition Clashes With BJP Over President Murmu Meeting
- •New Delhi implemented heavy security and traffic restrictions on Saturday in anticipation of a major protest organized by student groups and the Cockroach Janata Party demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities.
- •Opposition leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi met President Droupadi Murmu on Friday to submit a memorandum regarding election concerns, leading to a fierce political clash with the BJP.
- •BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi for his claims about the meeting with the President, accusing him of misrepresenting facts for political gain and dragging constitutional institutions into controversy.
- •Delhi Metro restricted entry and exit at 45 stations following Supreme Court scrutiny of public transport curbs, while several trains and airport travel plans faced disruptions due to the heightened security measures.
Key Questions Answered
A delegation of INDIA bloc leaders met President Droupadi Murmu to submit a memorandum raising concerns over alleged electoral irregularities and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi, calling his claim that the President did not dispute the Opposition's allegations 'unfortunate and bizarre,' and accused him of lying and drawing constitutional institutions into political controversy for political gain.
Authorities put up barricades at key points, announced traffic diversions for 30 locations starting at 6 am, tightened security around central Delhi, and restricted entry and exit at 45 metro stations until Saturday evening.
