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May join CJP's Jantar Mantar protest on Oct 10, will decide later: Mamata Banerjee

Mamata Banerjee has signaled her intent to join a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 10, voicing strong criticisms against the BJP and the Election Commission for alleged electoral misconduct in West Bengal. She expressed her support for Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, highlighting their treatment during…

The Economic Times · 42m ago

SIR row: 'Zero transparency, zero accountability from EC', alleges YouTuber Dhruv Rathee

Prominent YouTuber Dhruv Rathee took part in a demonstration calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He spotlighted the Election Commission's failures in ensuring transparency and proper management of voter lists. By sharing multiple examples from different regions where the integrity of the voter rolls was compromised,…

The Economic Times · 46m ago

CEC row: 42 Former Judges write an open letter and warn against attempts to undermine Election Commission

A group of 42 judges and retired officials criticized ongoing attacks on constitutional institutions in India. They expressed concerns over the Election Commission and judiciary being unjustly targeted. The letter appeals for defending public trust in democracy and urges evidence-based criticisms of institutions. It also rebukes attempts to discredit the…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

SIR controversy: Congress declares 'Black Day' on October 8; major protest likely

The Congress' October 8 protests will take the campaign beyond Delhi, with demonstrations planned at state, district and block levels over the electoral-roll revision exercise and its demand for Gyanesh Kumar's removal.

The Economic Times · 19h ago

‘Police scratched me all over’: Priyanka Gandhi recalls being dragged away after detention at Jantar Mantar

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was seen lying on the ground as several INDIA bloc MPs were being detained by the Delhi Police on their way to Jantar Mantar amid an agitation against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

The Economic Times · 22h ago

Rahul Gandhi detained for second time in two days as INDIA bloc leaders stopped near Jantar Mantar

Rahul Gandhi was detained by Delhi Police near Jantar Mantar on Wednesday for the second consecutive day as INDIA bloc MPs were stopped from reaching the designated protest site. TMC MP Derek O’Brien was also detained. Opposition leaders alleged they were manhandled and prevented from holding a peaceful protest against…

The Economic Times · 23h ago

March to EC office: Opposition MPs stopped like 'terrorists' at gunpoint, claims Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has alleged that MPs faced mistreatment during a protest against the Election Commission. Raut claimed that police and military personnel treated unarmed Opposition MPs like terrorists at gunpoint. He criticized former Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar for allegedly giving the Shiv Sena symbol to…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Security beefed up in Lutyens' Delhi ahead of opposition's protest at Jantar Mantar

The heightened security comes a day after hundreds of opposition MPs and supporters were detained following their march to the Election Commission and an over eight-hour sit-in inside the Akashvani Bhawan premises.

The Economic Times · Oct 7

"Fighting for retaining democracy": Congress leaders hit back at FIR over INDIA bloc protest

Congress leaders are responding to an FIR filed by Delhi Police against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. The FIR is related to their participation in a protest against the Election Commission. Party leaders KC Venugopal and Kapil Sibal emphasize their commitment to fighting for democracy despite these actions. Congress…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Rahul Gandhi fighting SIR, 'diabolical duo' busy filing FIR: Congress

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra faced an FIR from Delhi Police after their protest. They protested against alleged irregularities in the Election Commission's functioning, which led to their detention. The FIR stemmed from a complaint about their unauthorized entry into Akashvani Bhawan during a march. Congress claims…

The Economic Times · Oct 7