Rahul & other MPs detained during protest march to EC; Akhilesh jumps barricade
In a dramatic turn of events, Opposition MPs, including Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, as well as Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, were detained by Delhi Police on Monday while they were protesting against the SIR exercise in Bihar. The protest, which began as a march from Parliament to the Election Commission, was intended to highlight the alleged voter theft and demand action from the authorities.
The protest, which was attended by several Opposition leaders, including Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav, was met with resistance from the Delhi Police, who had put up barricades to prevent the protesters from reaching the Election Commission. However, Akhilesh Yadav, who was determined to reach the EC office, decided to take matters into his own hands and jumped over a barricade to join the protesters.
The detention of the MPs came as a shock to many, as it is unprecedented for such a large number of Opposition leaders to be taken into custody. The protest, which was a show of unity among the Opposition parties, was aimed at highlighting the alleged irregularities in the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) exercise in Bihar.
The VVPAT exercise, which is a crucial aspect of the electoral process, is designed to ensure that the votes cast by the voters are accurately recorded and counted. However, the Opposition parties have alleged that the exercise has been marred by irregularities, which could lead to widespread tampering with the electoral process.
The protest, which began at around 11 am, saw a large number of protesters, including MPs, MLAs, and civil society activists, gathering outside Parliament to demand action from the authorities. The protesters, who were chanting slogans and holding placards, were met with a strong police presence, which included police personnel in riot gear.
As the protesters began to march towards the Election Commission, the police tried to prevent them from reaching their destination. The protesters, however, were determined to reach the EC office and demand action from the authorities. The situation soon turned violent, with police personnel trying to disperse the protesters using force.
The detention of the MPs came as a shock to many, as it is unprecedented for such a large number of Opposition leaders to be taken into custody. The protest, which was a show of unity among the Opposition parties, was aimed at highlighting the alleged irregularities in the VVPAT exercise in Bihar.
The SIR exercise, which stands for Strong Room Inspection Report, is a crucial aspect of the electoral process, as it allows the Election Commission to verify the votes cast by the voters. However, the Opposition parties have alleged that the exercise has been marred by irregularities, which could lead to widespread tampering with the electoral process.
The protest, which was a show of unity among the Opposition parties, was attended by several senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Sanjay Raut, and Akhilesh Yadav. The protesters, who were chanting slogans and holding placards, were met with a strong police presence, which included police personnel in riot gear.
The situation soon turned violent, with police personnel trying to disperse the protesters using force. The protesters, however, were determined to reach the EC office and demand action from the authorities. The detention of the MPs came as a shock to many, as it is unprecedented for such a large number of Opposition leaders to be taken into custody.
The protest, which was a show of unity among the Opposition parties, was aimed at highlighting the alleged irregularities in the VVPAT exercise in Bihar. The VVPAT exercise, which is a crucial aspect of the electoral process, is designed to ensure that the votes cast by the voters are accurately recorded and counted.
However, the Opposition parties have alleged that the exercise has been marred by irregularities, which could lead to widespread tampering with the electoral process. The protest, which was a show of unity among the Opposition parties, was attended by several senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Sanjay Raut, and Akhilesh Yadav.
The detention of the MPs came as a shock to many, as it is unprecedented for such a large number of Opposition leaders to be taken into custody. The protest, which was a show of unity among the Opposition parties, was aimed at highlighting the alleged irregularities in the VVPAT exercise in Bihar.
The VVPAT exercise, which is a crucial aspect of the electoral process, is designed to ensure that the votes cast by the voters are accurately recorded and counted. However, the Opposition parties have alleged that the exercise has been marred by irregularities, which could lead to widespread tampering with the electoral process.
The protest, which was a show of unity among the Opposition parties, was attended by several senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Sanjay Raut, and Akhilesh Yadav. The protesters, who were chanting slogans and holding placards, were met with a strong police presence, which included police personnel in riot gear.
The situation soon turned violent, with police personnel trying to disperse the protesters using force. The protesters, however, were determined to reach the EC office and demand action from the authorities. The detention of the MPs came as a shock to many, as it is unprecedented for such a large number of Opposition leaders to be taken into custody.
The protest, which was a show of unity among the Opposition parties, was aimed at highlighting the alleged irregularities in the VVPAT exercise in Bihar. The VVPAT exercise, which is a crucial aspect of the electoral process, is designed to ensure that the votes cast by the voters are accurately recorded and counted.
However, the Opposition parties have alleged that the exercise has been marred by irregularities, which could lead to widespread tampering with the electoral process. The protest, which was a show of unity among the Opposition parties, was attended by several senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Sanjay Raut, and Akhilesh Yadav.
The detention of the MPs came as a shock to many, as it is unprecedented for such a large number of Opposition leaders to be taken into custody. The protest, which was a show of unity among the Opposition parties, was aimed at highlighting the alleged irregularities in the VVPAT exercise in Bihar.
The VVPAT exercise, which is a crucial aspect of the electoral process, is designed to ensure that the votes cast by the voters are accurately recorded and counted. However, the Opposition parties have alleged that the exercise has been marred by irregularities, which could lead to widespread tampering with the electoral process.
The protest, which was a show of unity among the Opposition parties, was attended by several senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Sanjay Raut, and Akhilesh Yadav. The protesters, who were chanting slogans and holding placards, were met with a strong police presence, which included police personnel in riot gear.
The situation soon turned violent, with police personnel trying to disperse the protesters using force. The protesters, however, were determined to reach the EC office and demand action from the authorities. The detention of the MPs came as a shock to many, as it is unprecedented for such a large number of Opposition leaders to be taken into custody.
