Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has called for a march to the Supreme Court, urging citizens and opposition leaders to join a demonstration against what he termed as "vote theft." The announcement follows recent protests in Delhi, where Gandhi alleged that peaceful youth protesters were assaulted by both police and political opponents. Emphasizing that the upcoming protest is not affiliated with any single political party, community, or caste, he described the event as a collective effort by those who believe in the Constitution and democracy.
Scheduled for Monday, the march aims to voice opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and current proceedings within the Election Commission. Gandhi stated that participants intend to submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India on behalf of the nation. The key demands outlined in this document include an immediate halt to the SIR exercise and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The memorandum also specifically calls for an end to "vote chori," a phrase Gandhi used to highlight claims of irregularities.
Addressing the national leadership, Gandhi asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat would not succeed in silencing the "voice of India." He characterized these leaders as individuals who "cannot intimidate us," insisting that they would eventually have to step aside. Throughout his appeal, Gandhi encouraged supporters to participate in the march with a sense of "love, brotherhood and patriotism." He urged students, opposition party members, and various civil society groups to stand in solidarity, reiterating his message that there is nothing to be afraid of. The move comes as a culmination of growing tensions and opposition demands regarding the integrity of the electoral process.
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