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Opposition MPs March Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Amid Strict Security
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News18•06-10-2026, 10:51
Opposition MPs March Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Amid Strict Security
- •The opposition INDIA bloc has finalized a strategy for a massive protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, a halt to the Special Intensive Revision, and elections via ballot papers.
- •MPs of the INDIA bloc are gathering at Makar Dwar of Parliament House to lead a march on foot toward Nirvachan Sadan.
- •Delhi Police has deployed over 3,000 personnel including 31 companies in the New Delhi district to maintain law and order during the high-profile protest.
- •Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is expected to join the march, while parties like AAP and DMK have stayed away from the demonstration.
- •Congress and allied opposition parties plan to keep the momentum of this issue alive among the public and youth until the Winter Session of Parliament.
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The opposition 'INDIA' bloc is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, a halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), and that future elections be conducted through ballot papers rather than electronic voting methods.
In view of the proposed protests and march toward Nirvachan Sadan, Delhi Police stepped up security in the New Delhi district by deploying over 3,000 personnel, which includes 27 companies of male personnel and 4 companies of female personnel.
While major opposition parties like Congress and the Samajwadi Party actively participated and mobilized for the march, five parties, including the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and DMK, stayed away from the demonstration at Makar Dwar.
