Opposition Plans Supreme Court March Over ‘Vote Chori’ Row

Electoral transparency remains a key issue in India’s democratic debate, with opposition parties demanding greater accountability in the election process.

On Monday, opposition leaders planned a march to the Supreme Court to raise allegations of “vote chori” and seek judicial intervention.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leaders of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, respectively, wrote to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.

They requested a meeting between 4 pm and 5 pm to submit a memorandum outlining their concerns.

The Congress described the planned demonstration as “Chalo Delhi – March for Democracy”.

Participants were expected to assemble near the Connaught Place-Barakhamba Road junction at 1.30 pm.

Furthermore, Gandhi called for participation beyond political affiliations, caste, gender, community and state boundaries.

In his appeal, Gandhi said opposition parties, civil society groups and young people would join the march to defend the Constitution.

He also alleged that police personnel and BJP supporters had assaulted protesters during demonstrations on Saturday. These allegations added to tensions surrounding the agitation.

The opposition has demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over allegations linked to electoral roll revisions.

It has also called for a halt to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and a return to paper ballots.

Meanwhile, Kharge said the two Congress leaders had sought an appointment with the CJI to present their concerns.

He clarified that they intended to request the Chief Justice’s intervention rather than make demands of the judiciary.

Kharge also criticised the Centre’s handling of the protests. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of creating unrest and described the heavy police deployment and detentions as signs of the government’s concern over youth mobilisation.

Earlier, leaders of several INDIA bloc parties had marched from Parliament to Vijay Chowk. They subsequently submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu.

The proposed Supreme Court march marked another phase in the opposition’s campaign over electoral integrity.

However, the allegations of deliberate voter-list manipulation remain disputed by the Election Commission and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

The controversy continues to fuel demands for transparency and accountability in India’s electoral process.

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