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INDIA Bloc To March To Supreme Court Over Alleged SIR Irregularities
- •The INDIA bloc plans to stage a protest in New Delhi over alleged electoral irregularities and the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls.
- •Opposition leaders sought to meet CJI Surya Kant to demand intervention, but the request was rejected as the matter is sub judice.
- •Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of using Delhi Police and BJP workers to suppress youth and protesters during earlier demonstrations.
- •Delhi Police previously detained thousands of protesters, including prominent political figures, following demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- •The Supreme Court directed authorities to ensure normal operations of metro and internet services while maintaining law and order.
Key Questions Answered
CJI Surya Kant declined the opposition leaders' request for a meeting because the matter is already sub judice. A reasoned response advised the leaders that their allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls should instead be addressed by filing a formal petition in court.
A Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana instructed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to ensure that the Delhi Metro operates on its normal schedule. The court also ordered that internet services remain undisturbed and that professionals like lawyers and journalists are not obstructed.
Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc accused Delhi Police and BJP workers of using violence and thuggery against students and women during demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They also criticized authorities for mass detentions, shutting down the city, and suspending internet services.
