INDIA Bloc Protests at Raj Ghat Against Election Commission on October 8, 2026
Opposition leaders stage a sit-in at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial, demanding accountability from the Election Commission.
INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, protested at Raj Ghat against alleged electoral irregularities.
The protest aims to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Protests are set to continue, with further actions planned at Jantar Mantar on October 10.
On October 8, 2026, leaders from the INDIA bloc, including Congress President Rahul Gandhi, gathered at Raj Ghat in New Delhi to stage a peaceful sit-in protest. This demonstration was aimed at highlighting their concerns over what they describe as the 'hijacking' of democracy by the ruling government, particularly targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for alleged electoral misconduct, referred to as 'vote chori'.
The protest at Raj Ghat was marked by prayers for wisdom directed towards the government and the Election Commission. Opposition leaders expressed their commitment to continue their demonstrations against perceived irregularities within the Election Commission of India. They plan to reconvene on October 9, 2026, in Parliament to further discuss their grievances and strategies moving forward.
In Bengaluru, civil society groups, including the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) and various student organizations, held a tribunal addressing concerns over electoral rolls. CJP founder Abhijit Dipke accused the Prime Minister of undermining democracy, asserting that the recent deletions from electoral rolls were politically motivated. This event was part of a broader mobilization effort leading up to a significant protest scheduled for October 10 at Jantar Mantar.
The protests have also led to legal repercussions, with Delhi Police registering FIRs against several Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, following their participation in demonstrations against the Election Commission. The INDIA bloc has made it clear that their protests will persist until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns, with Congress leader Imran Masood stating that the agitation will continue until their demands are met.
Looking ahead, the INDIA bloc is preparing for a larger assembly at Jantar Mantar on October 10, where they intend to amplify their calls for electoral reforms and accountability from the Election Commission. The political climate remains tense as the opposition seeks to galvanize public support against what they perceive as a threat to democratic integrity in India.
