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On Monday, Delhi Police heightened security in Central Delhi as the INDIA bloc prepared to march to the Supreme Court against alleged electoral irregularities. The bloc is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and has urged citizens nationwide to join the protest.

The INDIA bloc's protest follows a recent CJP-led demonstration that took place after an Indian Express report uncovered alleged irregularities and internal conflicts within the poll panel. Two other election commissioners raised objections regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge are expected to participate in the march, along with Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, who was detained during the CJP-led protest on October 10th. The bloc is seeking an end to "vote chori" (vote stealing) and a halt to the SIR exercise, which has resulted in the removal of over 130 million voters from the electoral rolls in Bihar.

Security measures have been increased, with barricades set up at various locations and Metro stations such as Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, and Barakhamba Road closed from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. Diversions are in effect, restricting traffic movement in New Delhi and Central Delhi.