Delhi Police Stops I.N.D.I.A Bloc’s Protest March to EC
In a move that sparked controversy, the Delhi Police stopped I.N.D.I.A bloc’s protest march to the Election Commission headquarters on Monday. The march, which was led by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, was held against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar. The revision process has been a subject of controversy, with many opposition parties claiming that it is a ploy by the ruling party to manipulate the electoral rolls and gain an unfair advantage in the upcoming elections.
The protest march began soon after the MPs left the Parliament, with Rahul Gandhi and other leaders of the I.N.D.I.A bloc, including SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, at the forefront. The marchers were demanding that the Election Commission put a halt to the revision process and ensure that the electoral rolls are free from any manipulation.
However, the Delhi Police had other plans. As the marchers approached the Election Commission headquarters, the police put up barricades at multiple points, effectively blocking their path. The protesters tried to push through the barricades, but the police refused to budge.
In a dramatic turn of events, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav was seen jumping over one of the barricades in an attempt to reach the Election Commission headquarters. However, he was soon surrounded by the police and taken away.
The police action sparked widespread outrage, with many opposition parties and civil society organizations condemning the move. The Congress Party, which is a key member of the I.N.D.I.A bloc, accused the Delhi Police of being biased and working at the behest of the ruling party.
“Today’s incident is a clear example of the BJP government’s desperation to suppress the voice of the opposition,” said Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala. “The Delhi Police has become a tool of the ruling party to silence the voices of dissent.”
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) also issued a statement condemning the police action. “The Congress Party strongly condemns the brutal and undemocratic action of the Delhi Police in stopping the peaceful protest march to the Election Commission headquarters,” said the statement.
The Samajwadi Party (SP), which is also a key member of the I.N.D.I.A bloc, accused the police of acting at the behest of the ruling party. “The police action is a clear example of the BJP government’s attempt to suppress the voice of the opposition,” said SP chief Akhilesh Yadav.
The opposition parties have been demanding that the Election Commission put a halt to the revision process and ensure that the electoral rolls are free from any manipulation. However, the Election Commission has refused to budge, stating that the revision process is necessary to ensure the purity of the electoral rolls.
The controversy surrounding the revision process has been brewing for weeks, with many opposition parties accusing the ruling party of trying to manipulate the electoral rolls to gain an unfair advantage in the upcoming elections. The opposition parties have been demanding that the Election Commission ensure that the revision process is transparent and free from any manipulation.
The Delhi Police’s action has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling it a clear example of the BJP government’s attempt to suppress the voice of the opposition. The incident has also raised questions about the independence of the Election Commission and the role of the Delhi Police in suppressing dissent.
As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold. One thing is clear, however – the Delhi Police’s action has sparked a major controversy that is likely to have far-reaching consequences.
