On 2025-05-12, opposition parties, led by the Indian National Congress, set out for the Supreme Court in New Delhi. They described the effort as a ‘march for democracy’ and intended to submit a memorandum outlining their grievances. The source notes that thousands of activists have been detained in recent crackdowns, underscoring the tense atmosphere surrounding the demonstration.
The core of the opposition’s complaint is the claim that, under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the country’s voter rolls have been manipulated to advantage Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party. They point to the removal of 130 million people from the electoral lists as evidence of this alleged bias, arguing that such a large‑scale purge skews the playing field in favour of the ruling party.
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Both the Election Commission and the Bharatiya Janata Party have dismissed the opposition’s accusations.
He cited pending litigation concerning the removal of the 130 million voters from the rolls as the reason for not receiving them in person.
Chief Justice Surya Kant declined to meet the delegation that arrived at the Court. He cited pending litigation concerning the removal of the 130 million voters from the rolls as the reason for not receiving them in person. Nevertheless, he affirmed that every Indian citizen has the right to approach the court and said the judiciary would hear their concerns and grant whatever is due under the law, advising the opposition to file a formal petition instead.
Amid the unfolding dispute, a 24‑hour deadline was established for fixing a date on which the protest could proceed. This time limit was presented as a procedural boundary within which the opposition must finalise their plans for a demonstration, adding urgency to the negotiations with authorities.
On 2026-10-12, leaders of the Congress‑led opposition met with Delhi Police to demand a protest date. The meeting was aimed at securing permission for the march to the Supreme Court, reflecting the ongoing effort to translate their legal grievances into a public show of force despite the administrative hurdles they have encountered.
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