‘Save the Vote, Save the Nation’: Crowds Gather at Ramlila Maidan for INDIA Bloc’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ Rally
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Supporters of the INDIA bloc began gathering at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on Sunday ahead of the opposition alliance’s ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ rally, organised to protest alleged irregularities in the electoral process and demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
The rally, being held under the slogan ‘Save the Vote, Save the Nation’, has drawn party workers, supporters and student groups. The opposition alliance has expressed confidence that the gathering will see participation beyond its organisational cadre.
Rahul Gandhi appeals to people to join march
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi urged people to take part in the rally and join the march from Connaught Place to Ramlila Maidan.
In a post on X, he wrote: “Delhi, get ready! Save the Vote, Save the Nation. Come to Connaught Place, let’s march together. Or meet directly at Ramlila Maidan - but you must come. Today | 12 PM.”
The INDIA bloc has described the protest as a major show of strength, with leaders expecting what they called “historic participation”.
Opposition vows to continue protest
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut described the gathering as a “mega rally” while speaking to IANS. He said the opposition would continue its agitation until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigned.
“They (the government) may be under the assumption that the agitation has ended, but we won’t let them go until Gyanesh Kumar resigns,” Raut said.
He also echoed Rahul Gandhi’s allegation that people were being prevented from participating in the rally.
The INDIA bloc is opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and has raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the voter list revision process being undertaken by the Election Commission of India.
Heavy security deployed across Delhi
Security has been tightened across New Delhi and Central Delhi ahead of the gathering. Personnel from the Rapid Action Force (RAF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), along with Delhi Police personnel, have been deployed around Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg.
Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is in force across Delhi districts. Gatherings have also been prohibited at key locations, including Jantar Mantar and the Election Commission office.
The rally is centred on the opposition alliance’s campaign to protect voting rights and press for accountability over the electoral process.
