'Let's walk together': Rahul invites people to march ahead of INDIA bloc rally
Rahul Gandhi has invited citizens to join a march in New Delhi ahead of an INDIA bloc rally, despite police stating that no permission for the march has been granted. Authorities have cited security restrictions and the enforcement of Section 163 in the area.
Why it matters
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between opposition political movements and law enforcement regarding public assembly in India's capital.
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday invited people to join a march in the national capital on Sunday before reaching Ramlila Maidan, where the INDIA bloc is scheduled to hold a mega rally on November 1.However, Delhi Police sources told news agency ANI that no permission had been sought for the proposed march from Connaught Place.In a post on X, Rahul shared the route and schedule of the march, saying, "See you tomorrow, let's walk together."According to his post, the march will begin at the Minto Road junction near Connaught Place at noon on Sunday. Participants will proceed towards Ajmeri Gate before concluding at Ramlila Maidan.Responding to Rahul's announcement, Delhi Police sources told ANI that no application had been received seeking permission for a march from Connaught Place.
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