India bloc leaders to march to Supreme Court as protests continue
Opposition leaders in India, led by Rahul Gandhi, marched to the Supreme Court to protest alleged electoral roll fraud and demand the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. The court has acknowledged the petition but noted the matter is currently sub judice.
Why it matters
The protest reflects significant political instability and concerns regarding the integrity of democratic institutions and electoral processes in India.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sharanya Hrishikesh and Geeta Pandey BBC News, Delhi Congress Main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi holds up a copy of India's Constitution at a press conference on Monday Thousands of opposition supporters marched through Delhi to India's Supreme Court to demand the election chief resign over alleged electoral roll fraud.
Monday's "March for Democracy" was the latest in a series of demonstrations, with thousands of security forces deployed and roads barricaded in the capital. Thousands of protesters were detained over the weekend.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi submitted a petition to the court challenging the process, in which tens of millions of names have been struck off the voter rolls.
Opposition parties allege the revision benefits Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Election Commission and the BJP reject the charge.
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