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Rival Delhi marches set for same day

15 sourcesUpdated 1 Nov 2026, 3:46 am Coverage regionsDelhi · India · Global
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The INDIA bloc is set to hold a rally and march in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The opposition says the protest is over alleged electoral irregularities and electoral roll manipulation.

The bloc also held a mock Parliament to detail its allegations against election authorities.

The march is expected to begin in the morning and move from Minto Road to Ramlila Maidan.

Why it mattersThe marches could escalate Delhi’s political confrontation and affect traders facing Diwali sales losses.
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At the same time, the BJP is staging a separate march commemorating the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, and BJP leaders have dismissed the opposition's protest as melodrama.

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All the reporting agrees that the INDIA bloc is planning a large Delhi protest over alleged electoral irregularities and demands for the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation, with a BJP march also planned for the same day.

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What happens on the ground and whether either side changes plans could still alter the scale and timing of the rival marches. The reporting also leaves the opposition’s allegations and the BJP’s criticism as competing claims rather than settled conclusions.

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The opposition march is described as a major rally in New Delhi aimed at protesting alleged electoral irregularities and pressing for the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation. Rahul Gandhi is quoted urging participants to support local traders and shop during the festive season, arguing the event should not hurt businesses. The march is framed as beginning in the morning and proceeding from Minto Road to Ramlila Maidan. The reporting also notes that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra inspected Ramlila Maidan ahead of the event.

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Delhi is bracing for two rival political demonstrations on the same day, one by the INDIA bloc and one by the BJP. The opposition rally is centered on allegations of electoral roll manipulation and a demand for the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation. The BJP march is being held to commemorate the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. One report also says opposition leaders held a mock Parliament to spell out their grievances, while BJP leaders dismissed the opposition effort as melodrama.

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Deccan Herald Left source Reported

I.N.D.I.A. bloc's march to begin at 11am

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Deccan Herald reports that the I.N.D.I.A. bloc is set to begin its mega rally and march in New Delhi to protest against alleged electoral irregularities and demand the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi released a video statement encouraging participants to support local traders by shopping during Diwali, asserting that the opposition event will not harm businesses.

Open Magazine Centre source Reported

INDIA Bloc’s ‘Chalo Delhi’ Rally, BJP’s Anti-Sikh Riots March Set for Same Day

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Open Magazine reports that Delhi is bracing for rival political demonstrations as the INDIA bloc holds a Chalo Delhi rally demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner over electoral roll allegations, while the BJP simultaneously stages a march commemorating the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Opposition leaders detailed multiple grievances against election authorities, while BJP leaders dismissed the opposition's actions as melodrama.

Mathrubhumi English Centre source Reported

INDIA Bloc rally: Priyanka inspects Ramlila Maidan as Rahul urges marchers to support local traders

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Mathrubhumi English reports that the opposition INDIA bloc is preparing for a massive demonstration at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, spearheaded by Congress leaders like Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi. Rahul Gandhi urged attendees to support local businesses during the festive season while protesting against the Chief Election Commissioner and electoral roll revisions, despite commercial bodies raising concerns over disruptions.