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    Opposition MPs filed a heated protest at Delhi’s Akashvani Bhavan, demanding that the Election Commission provide a formal meeting to discuss the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Central to the demonstration was a coalition of politicians, including Rahul Gandhi, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The protest escalated when the Delhi Police intervened, detaining the protesting MPs and dispersing the rally.[1]

    SIR: Allegations of Voter Exclusion

    The INDIA Bloc has long complained that the SIR exercise has removed eligible voters, citing instances of names being dropped from electoral rolls without due process. The protestors demanded the scrapping of the revision process and the restoration of any names removed, stating that the current approach threatens voters in states such as West Bengal, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.[1]

    Election Commission’s Response

    Election Commission officials replied that they had received no formal request for a meeting from any political party, including the INDIA Bloc. Krishn /source of statement: the Election Commission confirmed that no proposal to meet the Chief Election Commissioner had been forwarded to it.[1][2]

    Police Detention of Protestors

    During the demonstration, Delhi Police detained Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vatt, and several other members of the INDIA Bloc. The officers cited a breach of the protest law and the escalating confrontation as reasons for the arrests. Protesters claimed that the police action was excessive and questioned where they could stage a peaceful demonstration against the Election Commission.[1]

    Opposition’s Resolve

    After the police intervention, the opposition parties declared that they would continue their agitation until they were granted a meeting with the Election Commission. Rahul Gandhi, speaking at the halted rally, demanded answers regarding the list of excluded voters and called for a transparent review of the SIR procedure.[1]

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