Over 300 MPs from 25 Opposition parties are set to march from Parliament to the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters in Delhi today. The protest targets alleged “vote chori” (vote theft) in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar.
The rally, scheduled to start at 11:30 AM from Parliament’s Makar Dwar, will see participation from the Congress, Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress (TMC), DMK, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Left parties, RJD, NCP (SP), Shiv Sena (UBT), and the National Conference.
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Summary: LIVE Updates | INDIA Bloc Leaders Begin March to EC Against Bihar Voter Roll Revision | Watch
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LIVE Updates | INDI Protest | Responding to notices from the Election Commission, Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said, “It is their (Election Commission’s) data, not mine, that I am expected to sign an affidavit for. They should publish the data on their website, and the truth will come out. This isn’t limited to Bengaluru; similar issues have occurred in multiple constituencies.” #WATCH | Delhi: On notices from the Election Commission, Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "It is their (Election Commission) data. It is not my data that I will sign...
LIVE Updates | INDI Protest | Responding to notices from the Election Commission, Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said, “It is their (Election Commission’s) data, not mine, that I am expected to sign an affidavit for. They should publish the data on their website, and the truth will come out. This isn’t limited to Bengaluru; similar issues have occurred in multiple constituencies.”
#WATCH | Delhi: On notices from the Election Commission, Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi says, "It is their (Election Commission) data. It is not my data that I will sign (an affidavit)... Put that data on your website and you will get to know. All this is just to… pic.twitter.com/FTljvHKhW1
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LIVE Updates | INDI Protest | A protest march by INDI bloc MPs to the Election Commission’s office in Delhi on Monday took a dramatic turn when Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra fainted midway and was helped by her party colleagues.
Similarly, TMC MP Mitali Bagh also collapsed during the Opposition’s demonstration against the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar and allegations of “voter fraud” in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
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LIVE Updates | INDI Alliance Protest: New Delhi DCP Devesh Kumar Mahla announced, “Permission has been granted for 30 MPs. We will escort them to the Election Commission of India once their names are submitted.” The Election Commission had earlier asked for the names and vehicle details of up to 30 individuals due to space limitations. On Monday, the INDIA bloc MPs held a protest march against the Election Commission, opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and alleging “voter fraud” in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Delhi Police blocked the MPs as they attempted to move towards...
LIVE Updates | INDI Alliance Protest: New Delhi DCP Devesh Kumar Mahla announced, “Permission has been granted for 30 MPs. We will escort them to the Election Commission of India once their names are submitted.” The Election Commission had earlier asked for the names and vehicle details of up to 30 individuals due to space limitations.
On Monday, the INDIA bloc MPs held a protest march against the Election Commission, opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and alleging “voter fraud” in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Delhi Police blocked the MPs as they attempted to move towards the Election Commission office at Nirvachan Sadan, with protesters chanting slogans like “vote chor.”
The march began from Parliament’s Makar Dwar and was led by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, with MPs demanding that the Election Commission address their concerns about the alleged voter fraud.
LIVE Updates: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and others assisted TMC MP Mitali Bagh, who fainted during the opposition protest and subsequent police detention. Rahul Gandhi stated, “The reality is that they cannot talk. The truth is in front of the country. This fight is not political. This fight is to save the Constitution. This fight is for One Man, One Vote. We want a clean, pure voters list.” Delhi Police detained INDIA bloc MPs—including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Sanjay Raut, and Sagarika Ghose—during their protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as they marched from Parliament to the...
LIVE Updates: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and others assisted TMC MP Mitali Bagh, who fainted during the opposition protest and subsequent police detention.
Rahul Gandhi stated, “The reality is that they cannot talk. The truth is in front of the country. This fight is not political. This fight is to save the Constitution. This fight is for One Man, One Vote. We want a clean, pure voters list.”
Delhi Police detained INDIA bloc MPs—including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Sanjay Raut, and Sagarika Ghose—during their protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as they marched from Parliament to the Election Commission of India.
#WATCH | Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and others help TMC MP Mitali Bagh, who fainted during the opposition protest and the resulting detention by the police. pic.twitter.com/5Rpw67O8P2
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Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "They are cowardly. The government is weak." Delhi Police detained INDIA bloc MPs—including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Sanjay Raut, and Sagarika Ghose—during their protest march from Parliament to the Election Commission of India against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). #WATCH | Delhi: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "Dare hue hai. Sarkaar kaayar hai."Delhi Police detained INDIA bloc MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Sanjay Raut, and Sagarika Ghose, among others, who were protesting against the SIR and staged a march… https://t.co/GPvb7VcoH4 pic.twitter.com/nnA2tpXC8T — ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2025 ...
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "They are cowardly. The government is weak."
Delhi Police detained INDIA bloc MPs—including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Sanjay Raut, and Sagarika Ghose—during their protest march from Parliament to the Election Commission of India against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
#WATCH | Delhi: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "Dare hue hai. Sarkaar kaayar hai."
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Delhi Police detained INDIA bloc MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Sanjay Raut, and Sagarika Ghose, among others, who were protesting against the SIR and staged a march… https://t.co/GPvb7VcoH4 pic.twitter.com/nnA2tpXC8T
Police detained INDIA bloc MPs—including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Sanjay Raut, and Sagarika Ghose—during their protest against the SIR as they marched from Parliament to the Election Commission of India.
#WATCH | Delhi: Police detains INDIA bloc MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Sanjay Raut, and Sagarika Ghose, among others, who were protesting against the SIR and staged a march from Parliament to the Election Commission of India. pic.twitter.com/9pfRxTNS49
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On the Opposition’s march to the Election Commission, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said, “My letter to the Election Commission was clear—I stated that all Opposition MPs would hold a peaceful march from Parliament to the EC. We intended to submit a document regarding the SIR. I sent this letter last evening, but the ‘chunaav aayog’, now turned ‘churaav aayog’, did not respond. Now, they say only 30 MPs can meet. We wanted all Opposition MPs to collectively submit the document, but we have been stopped and are not allowed to proceed to the EC.” #WATCH | On the opposition's march to...
On the Opposition’s march to the Election Commission, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said, “My letter to the Election Commission was clear—I stated that all Opposition MPs would hold a peaceful march from Parliament to the EC. We intended to submit a document regarding the SIR. I sent this letter last evening, but the ‘chunaav aayog’, now turned ‘churaav aayog’, did not respond. Now, they say only 30 MPs can meet. We wanted all Opposition MPs to collectively submit the document, but we have been stopped and are not allowed to proceed to the EC.”
#WATCH | On the opposition's march to the Election Commission, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh says, "My letter to the Election Commission was direct and I had clearly written that all opposition MPs will hold a peaceful march from the Parliament to the Election Commission. All MPs… pic.twitter.com/uVAMvCT5iw
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Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined INDIA bloc leaders in a march from Parliament to the Election Commission, protesting the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and alleged voter fraud in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
#WATCH | Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra raises slogans as the INDIA bloc leaders march from the Parliament to the Election Commission of India to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and allegations of "voter fraud" during… pic.twitter.com/X9xgcPRVCV
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“They are using police to block us,” says Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav as he joins opposition MPs stopped from marching to the Election Commission.
#WATCH | Delhi: "... They are using the police to stop us...," says Samajwadi Party Chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav as he sits down to protest as police stop the opposition MPs from marching towards the Election Commission of India. pic.twitter.com/u3ScvbxWiX
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The Election Commission has permitted up to 30 Opposition leaders to attend a scheduled interaction at 12 pm on Monday, citing space constraints. It has also requested their names and vehicle details in advance.
The meeting was approved following a request from Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, made on behalf of several political parties. The Commission’s letter confirming the appointment did not mention the meeting’s agenda.
Delhi: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav leapt over a police barricade after Delhi Police stopped INDIA bloc leaders from marching from Parliament to the Election Commission of India. The protest was held against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and over allegations of “voter fraud” in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. #WATCH | Delhi: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav jumps over a police barricade as Delhi Police stops INDIA bloc leaders marching from the Parliament to the Election Commission of India to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound… pic.twitter.com/X8YV4mQ28P — ANI...
Delhi: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav leapt over a police barricade after Delhi Police stopped INDIA bloc leaders from marching from Parliament to the Election Commission of India. The protest was held against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and over allegations of “voter fraud” in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
#WATCH | Delhi: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav jumps over a police barricade as Delhi Police stops INDIA bloc leaders marching from the Parliament to the Election Commission of India to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound… pic.twitter.com/X8YV4mQ28P
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Delhi Police blocked INDIA bloc leaders from marching from Parliament to the Election Commission of India, where they planned to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and alleged “voter fraud” in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
#WATCH | Delhi Police stops INDIA bloc leaders marching from the Parliament to the Election Commission of India to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and allegations of "voter fraud" during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. pic.twitter.com/4KcXEALWxY
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INDIA bloc leaders held a protest march from Parliament to the Election Commission, challenging the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls and alleging voter fraud in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
#WATCH | Delhi Police stops INDIA bloc leaders marching from the Parliament to the Election Commission of India to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and allegations of "voter fraud" during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. pic.twitter.com/B3yuiL0fJz
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INDIA bloc leaders marched from Parliament to the Election Commission, protesting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and alleging voter fraud in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
#WATCH | Delhi: INDIA bloc leaders march from the Parliament to the Election Commission of India to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and allegations of "voter fraud" during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. pic.twitter.com/sl7XVHTlv3
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On the planned march of INDIA bloc MPs from Parliament to the Election Commission, RJD MP Manoj Jha criticised the poll body, saying, “If you cannot meet MPs citing lack of space, that itself reflects the kind of work you are doing. This (SIR) is a fraud; you are not providing classified data. Despite the Supreme Court's instructions, your stubbornness continues.” #WATCH Delhi: On INDIA bloc MPs to march from Parliament to the Election Commission today, RJD MP Manoj Jha says, "... If you cannot meet MPs citing the excuse of space, then that in itself is a comment on what...
On the planned march of INDIA bloc MPs from Parliament to the Election Commission, RJD MP Manoj Jha criticised the poll body, saying, “If you cannot meet MPs citing lack of space, that itself reflects the kind of work you are doing. This (SIR) is a fraud; you are not providing classified data. Despite the Supreme Court's instructions, your stubbornness continues.”
#WATCH Delhi: On INDIA bloc MPs to march from Parliament to the Election Commission today, RJD MP Manoj Jha says, "... If you cannot meet MPs citing the excuse of space, then that in itself is a comment on what kind of work you are doing... This (SIR) is a fraud; you are not… pic.twitter.com/jkrzBLJTPV
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INDIA bloc leaders march from Parliament to the Election Commission of India, protesting Bihar’s voter list revision and alleged 2024 poll fraud.
#WATCH | Delhi: INDIA bloc leaders begin their march from the Parliament to the Election Commission of India to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and allegations of "voter fraud" during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. pic.twitter.com/ONQhHLfGBe
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During the Opposition’s protest against the Election Commission over Bihar’s SIR, Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav alleged that the poll body ignored incidents of booth capturing in the recent Uttar Pradesh by-elections. “Questions are being raised on our democracy. In UP, by-elections were held on 10 Vidhan Sabha seats; not only were votes stolen, but booths were captured. Why didn't the Election Commission take action against the officers who were working on orders of the state government,” she said. #WATCH | Delhi: Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav says, "Questions are being raised on our democracy. In UP, by-elections were held on 10...
During the Opposition’s protest against the Election Commission over Bihar’s SIR, Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav alleged that the poll body ignored incidents of booth capturing in the recent Uttar Pradesh by-elections.
“Questions are being raised on our democracy. In UP, by-elections were held on 10 Vidhan Sabha seats; not only were votes stolen, but booths were captured. Why didn't the Election Commission take action against the officers who were working on orders of the state government,” she said.
#WATCH | Delhi: Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav says, "Questions are being raised on our democracy. In UP, by-elections were held on 10 Vidhan Sabha seats; not only were votes stolen, but booths were captured. Why didn't the Election Commission take action against the officers… pic.twitter.com/sSX8ndRNVe
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INDIA bloc leaders assembled at Parliament’s Makar Dwar to begin their march to the Election Commission. The protest targets the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls and alleges voter fraud in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
#WATCH | Delhi: INDIA bloc leaders gathered at the Makar Dwar of the Parliament.
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INDIA bloc leaders are set to stage a march from the Parliament to the Election Commission of India to protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar… pic.twitter.com/gc9hDgtqNB
Both Houses have been adjourned till 2 pm amid Opposition uproar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and demands for a parliamentary debate.
Earlier, security was stepped up and barricades were placed outside Transport Bhawan as the INDIA bloc MPs prepared to march from Parliament to the Election Commission headquarters. The protest focuses on the Bihar SIR exercise and alleged “voter fraud” in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
The Election Commission of India will meet a Congress delegation at noon on Monday, following a formal request from the party.
In a letter addressed to Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, the EC secretariat said it had “considered the request and decided to grant an appointment for an interaction.” The communication noted that Ramesh had sought the meeting “on behalf of certain political parties.”
Citing limited space, the EC has asked for the names of up to 30 participants along with their vehicle details. The letter did not specify the agenda for the discussion.