Rahul Gandhi-Kharge setback, CJI rejects meeting request | Capital TV
Opposition leaders from the INDIA bloc, spearheaded by senior leader Rahul Gandhi, attempted to march from Barakhamba Road to the Supreme Court in New Delhi. The leaders aimed to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing concerns over alleged vote tampering and electoral roll revisions. However, the Chief Justice of India declined their formal request for a meeting, stating that the matters raised were already sub judice. In response to the planned protest, Delhi Police implemented strict security measures and traffic restrictions, while the Delhi Metro temporarily closed six stations. Meanwhile, authorities at the Supreme Court directed the immediate removal of barricades placed outside the premises. Separately, violent clashes broke out at the Uttar Pradesh Congress office located in Lucknow during related political tensions.
Opposition leaders of the INDIA bloc, led by Rahul Gandhi, planned a march from Barakhamba Road to the Supreme Court in Delhi demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote tampering and electoral roll revisions. The Chief Justice declined a meeting, saying the issues were already before the court. Delhi Metro shut six stations and police imposed restrictions, while the Supreme Court ordered barricades outside the court to be removed. Separately, clashes erupted at the UP Congress office in Lucknow.
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