Anti-CEC stir: Police grant permission for Congress Nov 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan
The Delhi Police have granted permission to the Congress for a large-scale rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, 2026, to protest against alleged irregularities in the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls. This announcement comes as the Congress, spearheaded by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, joins forces with civil society members to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar (CEC).
The event is part of the "Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao" campaign launched by the opposition bloc earlier this month. The Congress aims to display unity among its ranks by staging the rally at Ramlila Maidan, which has been designated as a protest site by the Delhi Police. The Police have assured that they will be in coordination with the organizers, Traffic Police, and other relevant agencies to ensure the rally proceeds without any issues.
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