Rahul Gandhi to lead INDIA bloc march.
Joining Rahul Gandhi in the march will be several senior leaders and Members of Parliament from the INDIA bloc, the opposition alliance formed to challenge the ruling party. Leaders from various constituent parties, representing diverse regions and political ideologies, are expected to participate. The march aims to send a united message to the Election Commission, highlighting concerns over electoral transparency, democratic values, and free and fair elections, while showcasing the alliance’s resolve to work together despite differences.
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is set to lead a major protest march of around 300 MPs from the INDIA bloc to the Election Commission.
The march will start at 11:30 a.m. from Parliament House, covering a short but symbolic distance of about one kilometre to the ECI office. The aim is not just to walk the road, but to make a strong political statement. The opposition alliance is coming together to oppose the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, which they allege is riddled with irregularities.
According to the INDIA bloc, the exercise is being misused to manipulate voter rolls in favour of the ruling BJP. They accuse the government of trying to distort the very foundation of democracy — free and fair elections. “We will not stand by while voter lists are tampered with,” one senior opposition MP said ahead of the march.
Walking alongside Rahul Gandhi will be other senior leaders and MPs from across the opposition spectrum — a diverse mix of political ideologies united by one common cause. The bloc’s strategy is clear: send a direct and visible message to the Election Commission, urging it to act transparently and restore public trust in the electoral process.
The protest is also expected to be a show of unity within the alliance, which has often been accused of being fractured. Congress insiders say Rahul’s leadership in this moment is meant to project both resolve and solidarity.
The gathering will serve as both a morale booster and a strategy session, with discussions likely to revolve around the next steps in their campaign for electoral accountability.
The push for action is not limited to street protests. On Sunday, the Congress Party launched an online campaign to rally public opinion against what it calls “vote chori” (vote theft). The campaign encourages citizens to register their support by visiting a newly launched portal — votechori.in/ecdemand — or by giving a missed call to 9650003420.
A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections.
For Rahul, this fight is being framed as more than just about one state or one election — it’s about safeguarding democracy itself.
Meanwhile, in an unrelated but politically significant move, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Karnataka has sent a letter to Rahul Gandhi, asking for evidence to support his recent claim that a voter had managed to cast her ballot twice in the last Lok Sabha elections. The query adds another layer of political drama to the already heated debate over voter roll integrity.
For the INDIA bloc, Monday’s march is a test of both political will and public resonance. They hope the visuals of hundreds of MPs walking together — shoulder to shoulder, party flags in hand — will capture the nation’s attention and pressurise the Election Commission to take concrete steps.
As the capital braces for the march, the message from the opposition camp is clear: democracy is not a gift, it’s a responsibility. And in their view, protecting it begins with protecting the voter roll.