SC allows Congress delegation to enter premises to file plea as Rahul leads march
The Supreme Court of India has allowed a Congress party delegation to file a petition regarding their protest against the Election Commission. Rahul Gandhi led the 'Challo Dilli' march to the court, despite the Chief Justice declining a formal meeting with the opposition.
Why it matters
Highlights ongoing tensions between India's opposition parties and the Election Commission regarding democratic processes.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has permitted a delegation of 10-15 people from Congress party to go to the filing counter inside the premises as Rahul Gandhi leads INDIA bloc's march to the top court.However, the delegation would be outside the high-security zone to file their petition, sources told TOI.Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi began his planned march to the Supreme Court against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.The Congress MP called for the "Challo Dilli" protest march, which was planned from Connaught Place to the Supreme Court against the functioning of the poll body.The opposition continued the protest despite the CJI not giving his assent to a meeting with the opposition MPs on the issue. Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi also called for a news conference on the protest. In a post on X he said, "March for Democracy. March for Justice.
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