CEC row LIVE updates: INDIA bloc to hold protest march to ECI headquarters against 'vote chori'; security heightened
The principal Opposition party is also likely to reach out to other parties outside the INDIA bloc, like the DMK and AAP, and invite them to join the planned protest march in Delhi
The INDIA bloc of opposition MPs in India has announced plans for a protest march from Parliament to the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters in New Delhi, in response to allegations of "vote theft" and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Security around the ECI headquarters has been significantly heightened, with multiple layers of barricades set up by the Delhi Police and a heavy presence of Rapid Action Force personnel.
The protest call was made following a meeting of 19 opposition parties on September 30, and leaders are expected to meet President Droupadi Murmu to voice their concerns over the SIR exercise.
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