INDIA bloc march LIVE: ‘After Gyanesh Kumar, we will come for you’, Rahul Gandhi warns Modi
Kochi: Senior INDIA bloc leaders on Sunday addressed a mega rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, accusing the BJP of electoral irregularities and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The rally, held under the banner of 'Chalo Dilli' and 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao', saw Opposition leaders including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav target the BJP over alleged 'vote chori'.
Rahul Gandhi warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Opposition would take him on after Gyanesh Kumar, while Kharge called for Modi's removal, saying it was necessary to save the country. Other leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav and Mehbooba Mufti, accused the BJP of undermining electoral and democratic rights. The BJP hit back, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah telling the INDIA bloc to prepare for another five years in Opposition.
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SDF backs INDIA bloc rally, demands return to ballot papers
The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) on Sunday extended its support to the INDIA bloc's rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the replacement of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) with ballot papers. The party said restoring public confidence in the Election Commission required greater transparency and accountability. It added that its members were not physically present at the rally but had participated in a similar protest at Jantar Mantar in October. -PTI
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JP Nadda calls INDIA bloc rally a 'conspiracy to push country into anarchy'
BJP president JP Nadda accused Rahul Gandhi of using the INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan to create unrest, alleging that the protest was intended to incite riots, undermine Delhi's elected government, hurt traders during the festive season and tarnish India's image.
आज रामलीला मैदान में जो कुछ हो रहा है, वह लोकतंत्र का सम्मान नहीं, बल्कि लोकतंत्र के नाम पर देश को अराजकता के हवाले करने की एक सोची-समझी साजिश है। यह हारे हुए और जनता द्वारा बार-बार नकारे गए लोगों का मूर्खतापूर्ण ड्रामा है, जिसे जनता अच्छी तरह समझती है।1 नवंबर को राहुल गांधी के इस ड्रामे के चार मकसद हैं...➤ सिख भाइयों के जख्मों पर नमक छिड़कना➤ दिल्ली में दंगे और अराजकता फैलाकर साजिश के तहत जनता द्वारा चुनी हुई लोकतांत्रिक सरकार को हटाना➤ त्योहारों के सीजन में दिल्ली के दुकानदारों और व्यापारियों की कमाई पर डाका डालना➤ देश को बदनाम करनाराहुल गांधी, कान खोलकर सुन लीजिए, यह भारत है, कोई बनाना रिपब्लिक नहीं, जहां जब चाहे दंगे और आगजनी कराकर 'रिजीम चेंज' का एजेंडा चला दें। यह सपना देखना बंद कर दीजिए। भारत दुनिया का सबसे पुराना और सबसे मजबूत लोकतंत्र है।1 नवंबर का दिन भारत के लोकतांत्रिक इतिहास का सबसे बदनुमा और काला धब्बा है। आज ही के दिन कांग्रेस के पाले हुए गुंडों ने हमारे सिख भाइयों का कत्लेआम किया था। हजारों सिख परिवार रातों-रात बेघर हो गए, हजारों बहनें विधवा हो गईं। देश भूला नहीं है।- श्री @JPNadda
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Pawan Khera calls Amit Shah 'outgoing Home Minister', says INDIA bloc rally was highly successful
Congress leader Pawan Khera hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah, calling him an 'outgoing Home Minister' and saying the Congress had begun appearing in BJP leaders' dreams. Describing the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan as highly successful, Khera said he had not witnessed such a large gathering there in 30 years, with crowds visible across Delhi.
#WATCH | Delhi | On the statement of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress leader Pawan Khera says, "These people have started seeing the Congress even in their dreams. First, they struggle to fall asleep, and when they finally do, the Congress appears in their dreams. It’s quite satisfying to see this fear; tell them to start counting their days—the time for them to leave has arrived. He is an outgoing Home Minister...The Home Minister is watching it—that’s precisely why he’s making such remarks. It was a highly successful rally. I have been observing rallies at the Ramlila Maidan for the past 30 years, and I have never seen one as large as this. It was a very successful rally. While the Ramlila Maidan was the focal point, the crowds were visible throughout the entire city"
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Sambit Patra hits back at Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori' claims, says 2024 election cannot be declared illegal years later
Addressing a BJP press briefing, party MP Sambit Patra questioned Gandhi's allegations of electoral irregularities, challenged him to approach the courts and accused him of treating India as family property, arguing that democracy allows ordinary citizens to hold the highest offices.
#WATCH | Delhi: BJP MP Sambit Patra says, "Rahul Gandhi said 2024 election was illegal. Gyanesh Kumar was not even there during the 2024 elections. He became the Election Commissioner in 2025. If the 2024 election was illegal, then Rahul Gandhi is also an illegal Leader of Opposition, and all his MPs are illegal. If an election is illegal, challenge it in court. Show me a single petition filed by Rahul Gandhi, Congress or any INDIA bloc party challenging the 2024 election. You cannot declare an election illegal two and a half years later at Ramlila Maidan."
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Mamata Banerjee expresses solidarity with CJP leadership, Gen Z activists
Mamata Banerjee expressed solidarity with the CJP leadership and Gen Z activists, praising their role in the campaign against alleged electoral irregularities. She said the movement should bring together people across castes, communities and political affiliations to defend democracy.-PTI
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Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives at his residence after participating in the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan.
#WATCH | Delhi: Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrives at his residence after participating in the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan https://t.co/FNbhaCi7oz
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Gyanesh Kumar is a puppet in BJP's hands: Ramesh Chennithala
Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of acting at the BJP's behest and demanded his resignation, alleging that the Election Commission was not impartial. He claimed that thousands of voters' names had been deleted from electoral rolls and called for their rectification, saying the INDIA bloc's agitation would continue until its demands were met.
#WATCH | Delhi: At the INDIA bloc's rally, Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala says, "Unless and until Mr. Gyanesh Kumar resigns, this agitation will continue. We are demanding a free and fair election. If the election machinery and commission are one-sided, how can we conduct an election in the country? We have no faith in the Election Commission. That is why we are demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar...Thousands and lakhs of voters' names have been deleted from the electoral rolls. This has to be rectified. Unless and until this rectification takes place, there won't be any point in having an election in the country...Mr. Gyanesh Kumar, who is a puppet in the hands of the BJP. Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are keeping him because they want to hold an election that will only benefit the BJP."
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KC Venugopal says INDIA bloc rally sends 'clear message' to Modi, Shah
AICC general secretary KC Venugopal said the INDIA bloc's rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan sent a clear message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah that their time in power was over. Accusing the BJP of misusing the Chief Election Commissioner to undermine democracy, he said the large turnout reflected public anger and showed that people would not allow democratic institutions to be weakened.
#WATCH | Delhi: INDIA Bloc Rally | AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal says, "...Today, the people of India have given a clear message to Narendra Modi and Amit Shah that their time is over. Their time to retain power by hook or by crook is over. Now, the people of India have identified who the culprits are. They are destroying the democracy of India by misusing the Chief Election Commissioner. Rahul Ji stated very clearly in today's meeting that the people of India wanted to send a message to Modi and Shah through this mammoth rally...You can see the sea of people. This is a clear reaction from the country; it is a clear reply to the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and those who are destroying the democracy of this country. People are not going to allow them to do that again..."
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Mehbooba Mufti urges people to defend voting rights, warns against 'turning country into J&K'
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti accused the BJP of trying to take away people's constitutional right to vote governments out of power. Referring to the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, she said the people of Jammu and Kashmir had been 'ruined' and urged the rest of the country to protect its democratic rights. She said her party stood in solidarity with the INDIA bloc's fight to safeguard democracy.
#WATCH | INDIA bloc mega rally | Delhi: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti says, "...The very Constitution that has given you the vote to change the government, to bring down the government, and to form a new government, they want to snatch that right away from you. We, the people of Jammu and Kashmir, have been ruined. In 2019, they destroyed the Constitution there. But now you must save yourselves, lest they turn the entire country into Jammu and Kashmir. We are with you. Standing shoulder to shoulder, we are with you in your struggle."(Source: ANI/Congress)
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Farooq Abdullah says J&K will remain part of India, hits out at BJP and RSS
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said Jammu and Kashmir was, is and would remain part of India, asserting that no one would be able to separate it. He accused the BJP and RSS of targeting Muslims by calling them Pakistanis and said Muslims had made sacrifices for the country. Invoking the Constitution drafted by BR Ambedkar, Abdullah stressed that all citizens were equal and had equal voting rights.
#WATCH | INDIA bloc mega rally | Delhi: Jammu & Kashmir National Conference President Farooq Abdullah says, "...Jammu and Kashmir was, is and will remain a part of India. They will not be able to separate it."These people point fingers at Muslims and call them Pakistanis. I want to tell the BJP and RSS: We have given our blood for India. We gave it in the past, we are giving it today, and we will give it tomorrow. This is Ambedkar's Constitution. This is India's Constitution. We are all equal, and everyone has an equal vote. Jammu and Kashmir was, is and will remain a part of India. They will not be able to separate it."(Source: ANI/Congress)
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Amit Shah tells INDIA bloc to prepare for five more years in Opposition, hits out at Rahul Gandhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a counterattack against the INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan, accusing the Opposition of spreading negativity, disrupting Parliament and creating a ruckus on the streets. Warning the alliance to prepare for another five years in Opposition, Shah took aim at Rahul Gandhi's prime ministerial ambitions and said Sonia Gandhi's dream of seeing her son become PM would remain unfulfilled.
#WATCH | Chandigarh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "Lying, spreading chaos, propagating negativity, obstructing the functioning of Parliament, and taking parliamentary issues to the streets to create a ruckus—if this has been your nature, then get ready to spend another five years in the opposition"
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Rahul Gandhi warns Modi: 'After Gyanesh Kumar, we will come for you'
Rahul Gandhi warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Opposition would take him on after Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying, 'After Gyanesh Kumar, we will come for you'. He said action would be taken against Kumar and that his removal as CEC was the first step towards putting the country back on track. Accusing Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Kumar of attacking India's Constitution, democracy and 'soul', Gandhi alleged that the BJP had won the 2024 Lok Sabha and state elections through 'vote chori' and manipulation of EVMs. He said the INDIA bloc represented the voice of India's youth, women, farmers and workers, and would not allow democracy to be destroyed or the Constitution to be weakened. Gandhi also warned against a system in which two or three people controlled the country's institutions and resources.
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Mamata Banerjee takes swipe at CEC Gyanesh Kumar, accuses BJP of misusing institutions
Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee took a dig at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, calling him 'Vanish Kumar' and asking when he would 'vanish'. Accusing the BJP of looting funds and using the police for political work, she said West Bengal was a victim of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and vowed to fight against it. She also said the BJP would be voted out of power and that the INDIA bloc would restore democracy.
#WATCH | INDIA bloc mega rally | Delhi: Former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says, "What haven't they looted? They looted the money of Ram Janmabhoomi, Waqf properties...The police became their comrades. The BJP has no organisation of its own. That is why they make the police do party work. Agencies don't work with the BJP. The BJP will go."(Source: ANI/Congress)
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Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of vote theft in UP, predicts its ouster in 2027
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of using the Election Commission to influence elections, alleging that votes were stolen and names removed from electoral rolls during the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls. He claimed the poll body had taken no action on his party's complaints and said the INDIA bloc would not accept defeat. Predicting the BJP's ouster in the 2027 UP elections, Yadav called Ramlila Maidan the 'Haldighati of democracy' and said the public support at the rally signalled that political change could come at any moment.
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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav invokes Mahabharata to target 'vote thieves' at INDIA bloc rally
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav compared the INDIA bloc's fight against alleged vote theft to the Mahabharata, saying the battle began when 'Shakuni' started playing his game. He said Ramlila Maidan, traditionally associated with the staging of the Ramayana, had become the setting for a 'Mahabharata' against those who steal votes.
#WATCH | INDIA bloc mega rally | Delhi: RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav says, "While the Ramlila Maidan is traditionally meant for staging the Ramayana, today we have organised a 'Mahabharata' for those who steal votes. You are all aware of the game Shakuni played in the Mahabharata. You know your history: the Mahabharata began not on a battlefield, but with a game of dice. And now that Shakuni is playing his game, we are compelled to fight the battle..."(Source: ANI/Congress)
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Kharge calls for Modi's removal, says 'save the country'
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's removal, saying the INDIA bloc would fight unitedly to protect the Constitution, strengthen democracy and save the country. Addressing the rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, Kharge accused Modi of trying to divide people, manipulate votes and use agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate to intimidate the Opposition. He urged people to stand up against alleged 'vote chori', saying democracy could be saved only if Modi was removed.
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Rahul Gandhi's Nov 1 'jalsa' in Delhi will only rub salt in wounds of anti-Sikh riot victims: Amit Shah in Chandigarh.
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"Rahul Gandhi is crying because names of infiltrators have been removed": Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday led the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) padyatra in Shimla, launching a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and accusing him of attempting to protect infiltrators.
Sarma led the march along with senior BJP leaders, including Rajiv Bindal, Anurag Thakur and Suresh Kashyap, besides party workers.
Speaking during the padyatra, the Assam Chief Minister alleged that Gandhi was opposing the SIR process because names of infiltrators had been removed from electoral rolls.- ANI#WATCH | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says, "Rahul (Gandhi) is crying because the names of infiltrators have been removed through the SIR process. He is orchestrating all this drama to facilitate the settlement of these infiltrators. However, the people of this country will never allow infiltrators to be included in the electoral rolls, and we stand firmly with the Election Commission and the nation’s citizens... he is crazy; he belongs in a mental asylum."He adds, "In states like Bengal and Assam, the issue of infiltrators is acknowledged by everyone, from the Supreme Court to the Parliament. If there is no SIR, how can the names of infiltrators be removed? We need the SIR to weed out the 'Babars and Aurangzebs'... What about the elections in Himachal Pradesh or Kerala? Should those be annulled too? What about his own election from Raebareli—should that be cancelled as well? Tell the Congress to resign from their own governments first, then come talk to us. They seem to think their own governments are fine, but wherever the BJP is in power, they claim votes are being 'stolen'... What kind of double standard is this?... This entire drama is just an attempt to protect infiltrators, nothing more..."
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"Army of monkeys has arrived to defeat Modi, the Ravana": Revanth Reddy
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday likened Congress workers to an "army of monkeys" (Vannar Sena) arriving to defeat Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whom he called "the Ravana," as the INDIA bloc prepared for its 'Chalo Delhi' rally at Ramlila Maidan.
Speaking at Telangana Bhavan in the capital, Reddy said the fight against "vote theft" would be waged at the venue, according to a release from the Chief Minister's Office.
"Our army of monkeys has arrived to defeat Modi, the Ravana. We will wage a battle against vote theft at Ramlila Maidan. As many as 13.5 crore votes have already been deleted. Another 20 crore votes will be deleted in the coming days. Votes belonging to the poor are being removed. Conspiracies are being hatched to bring Modi back to power. Despite trains being stopped, people turned up in large numbers," he said. -
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BJP takes out protest march in West Delhi's Hari Nagar against anti-Sikh riots
The BJP took out a protest march in West Delhi's Hari Nagar, seeking an apology from Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi over the anti-Sikh riots of 1984, ahead of the INDIA bloc's 'Vote Bachao Desh Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday.
Leading the protest march, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said the violence against Sikhs in 1984 was a "well-planned" massacre and not a riot or a spontaneous event.- PTI
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More visuals from New Delhi protests
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Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra shares a post captioned ‘Jai Ho!’ on her official X handle
Jai Ho! At Ramlila maidan https://t.co/8ptmPbiG4y
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From tiger safaris to ‘Chalo Dilli’
Spotted something different about those open-top vehicles? They’re canters hired from Ranthambore National Park, the open safari trucks visitors use for tiger spotting.
At least three of them set off from 10 Rajaji Marg, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s official residence, on Sunday. Each seats about 20 people.
Who was in the lead vehicle? Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi sat up front. Riding with him were Farooq Abdullah, D Raja, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, MA Baby and Tejashwi Yadav.
Read more: Ranthambore 'Tiger' safari vehicles used by INDIA bloc leaders for 'Chalo Dilli' march
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'Vote bachao, desh bachao': MP Shashi Tharoor
VIDEO | Delhi: On the INDIA bloc mega protest, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, “The message is very simple: ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao.’ This is not about the Congress; it is about the constitutional rights of the Indian people.”(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/bIyFWTfmBd)
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Opposition flags flutter at Ramlila Maidan
VIDEO | Supporters in huge numbers gather around the open bus carrying INDIA bloc leaders during their march to Ramlila Ground to protest against the CEC and SIR.#ChaloDilli #VoteBachaoDeshBachao https://t.co/OZ3UnS8P43
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Congress displays the alleged deleted voter names
The INC during the 'Dilli Chalo' protests showcased a whole array of names which were allegedly deleted during the SIR process.
इस बैनर में उन कटे हुए वोटर्स के नाम हैं, जिन्हें मोदी-ज्ञानू ने साजिश कर काट दिए।आज जनता इन नामों को लेकर रामलीला मैदान पहुंच रही है।📍 दिल्ली https://t.co/AOqSXUl7vj
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BJP forcibly shut down local traders: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi alleged that the BJP government has shut down all the local traders, after Gandhi earlier urged people arrving for the protest to support them by shopping from the locals.
''Now you say who is hurting the traders'', said Gandhi.
हमने रैली में आने वालों से यहां शॉपिंग करने की अपील की थी, जिससे दुकानदारों का फायदा हो सके।लेकिन कनॉट प्लेस आते समय पता चला है कि BJP ने जबरदस्ती सारी दुकानें बंद करवा दी हैं। देश देख रहा है कि BJP दुकानदारों का नुकसान कर रही है। : नेता विपक्ष श्री @RahulGandhi https://t.co/BUMHbpC7L9
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Durai Vaiko says political parties united on demand for CEC's impeachment
MDMK MP Durai Vaiko on Sunday said opposition parties across the country had united in demanding the impeachment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), addressing the INDIA bloc's mega rally at Ramlila Maidan.
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"Everything is peaceful, all arrangements in place": Special CP Devesh Srivastava
Delhi Police Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Devesh Srivastava on Sunday said comprehensive security measures have been deployed across the national capital and the situation remains completely peaceful as attendees arrive for the INDIA bloc's mega rally.
Speaking to ANI on the law and order arrangements at the venue, the senior police officer stated that the force is in continuous coordination with the event organisers to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the gathering.
"As you can see, we are managing the law and order situation, and everything is peaceful; people are coming. So we are in touch with the organisers, and all arrangements are in place to see that the arrangement passes peacefully and the rally proceeds with all the required safety and security measures," Special CP Srivastava said.- ANI -
More visuals from INDIA bloc leaders' open bus
#WATCH | Delhi: Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, National Conference MP Farooq Abdullah, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule, TMC leader Mamata Banerjee, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, and others reach Connaught Place. INDIA bloc leaders will start their march from Minto Road to Ramlila Maidan, where a mega rally will begin shortly.
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Off we go!
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, National Conference MP Farooq Abdullah, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule, TMC leader Mamata Banerjee, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, and others move towards Ramlila Maidan for INDIA bloc's mega rally.
#WATCH | Delhi: Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, National Conference MP Farooq Abdullah, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule, TMC leader Mamata Banerjee, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, and others move towards Ramlila Maidan for INDIA bloc's mega rally.
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Latest visuals from the Ramlila Maidan
#WATCH | Delhi: Latest visuals from Ramlila Maidan, where the INDIA bloc mega rally will begin shortly. https://t.co/ixuW81Arps
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“There will be more trade”: Kapil Sibal
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Sunday said the INDIA bloc's mega ‘Chalo Delhi’ rally at Ramlila Maidan would lead to increased business for Delhi traders, amid concerns over the impact of the political gathering during the festive season.
"There will be more trade (because of the rally)," Sibal said while speaking at the rally, adding that the Opposition would place the history of alleged vote theft before the country.- ANI -
"Today’s rally is only the beginning"
Salman Khurshid says today is only one stop in a longer campaign. The former Union Minister says the Opposition’s fight is about one thing: no eligible voter should lose their vote. His question to the Election Commission is about the names struck off during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
“We do not want a single Indian to be left out. Our grievance is that the names of fellow citizens have been excluded. Why were these names removed?”
His message to the crowd: “It is the people of India who decide who becomes Prime Minister, and we are demonstrating what the people of India truly want today.”
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#WATCH | Delhi: INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mamata Banerjee, Farooq Abdullah, Tejashwi Yadav, Akhilesh Yadav, Supriya Sule, Abhishek Banerjee, KC Venugopal and others move towards Ramlila Maidan for the INDIA bloc's mega rally. (Source: ANI/Congress)
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All roads lead to Ramlila Maidan
CHALO Dilli! https://t.co/v2cdzqK7VG
— Ashish Singh (@AshishSinghKiJi) November 1, 2026 -
Tricolours fly across Ramlila Maidan
Protesters Gather at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan as Rahul Gandhi Gives Final ‘Chalo Dilli’ Call!A large number of protesters gathered at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan following Rahul Gandhi’s final ‘Chalo Dilli’ call.#RahulGandhi #ChaloDilli #RamlilaMaidan #Delhi #DelhiProtest https://t.co/cRVRtIxGYl
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Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda alleged that barricades had been put up at several places to slow down traffic. He said Congress leaders had spoken to the Haryana Police and asked them not to obstruct people.
“Today, barricades are being put up everywhere to try to slow down traffic. We just spoke to the Haryana police, asking them not to do this. This is our rally and we have permission for it. Why are they stopping it?” he said.
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The convoy is expected at Ramlila Maidan in the next 10 to 15 minutes.
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And they’re off. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders are on an open-top vehicle, leaving Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence for ‘Chalo Dilli’. Supporters are dancing and chanting slogans in front of them all the way.
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One or two dead names on the rolls, or 130 million real voters cut out? Shashi Tharoor knows which he’d pick. The Congress MP says the country needs “an absolutely clean election register” and alleges that the Election Commission’s actions have wiped a large number of names off the rolls. File Photo: PTI
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The BJP has a different date on its mind today. Spokesperson CR Kesavan says holding ‘Chalo Dilli’ on the anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots is “insensitive”. The party has also taken out its own march in West Delhi, which it says is in memory of the victims.
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"Not only Ramlila Maidan, entire Delhi is flooded with people"
That’s KC Venugopal’s take on the turnout as INDIA bloc leaders arrive at the ground. The Congress general secretary told reporters that people had come “from every corner” to stand with the alliance.
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Five hours. That’s how long the authorities have allowed for ‘Chalo Dilli’. Ramlila Maidan is already crowded, and the march from Connaught Place hasn’t reached the ground yet.
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Colours of protest in 'Chalo Dilli'
Scenes from the INDIA bloc’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ rally at Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi: performers in traditional dress, farmers in saffron turbans, musicians with long brass horns, and supporters carrying flags of the Congress, Samajwadi Party, CPI(M) and CPI(ML). Photos: PTI
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"The people are ready. India awaits."
Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan shared a photo with Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in New Delhi ahead of the Opposition’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ rally against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Preparation is underway.Met Smt. Priyanka Gandhi Ji ahead of the Chalo Dilli maharally. Discussions focused on strengthening our collective fight to defend democracy and protect the Constitution.The people are ready. India awaits.@priyankagandhi @INCKerala @INCIndia#ChaloDilli #VDSatheesan
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Meanwhile, in Mumbai, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its Mahayuti allies held a ‘Lokshahi Bachao, Arajakta Hatao’ (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) padyatra on Sunday. BJP Maharashtra president Ravindra Chavan accused the Congress of spreading false narratives about constitutional institutions, including the judiciary and Parliament.
“At a time when the entire nation is witnessing a phase of development-oriented governance under the leadership of PM Modi, the opposition Congress party is, without any valid reason, attempting to create confusion among the public by propagating false narratives about our established institutions, including the judiciary and the Parliament, which function in accordance with the Constitution. Such actions are unacceptable,” Chavan told ANI.
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UP CM himself admitted 1.27 votes have been reduced: MP Akhilesh Yadav
After arriving at the INDIA bloc's rally, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said, "Limits of injustice have been crossed. Now, even the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh has himself admitted that 1.27 crore votes have been reduced. And when did he remember this? Only after he lost the MLC election. Those who used to talk about a “double-engine government” have now become “double zero.”
VIDEO | Delhi: After arriving for INDIA bloc's rally, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) says, "Limits of injustice have been crossed. Now, even the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh has himself admitted that 1.27 crore votes have been reduced. And when did he remember this? Only after he lost the MLC election. Those who used to talk about a “double-engine government” have now become “double zero.” And not only did they become double zero, but they also refused to accept the defeat even once. They approached the Election Commission and got the counting done again. So just imagine: a double-engine government, double zero, and a double defeat in the same election. And after all this, what are they claiming? That 1.27 crore votes belonging to Hindus are missing. Where did they learn this? Who provided them with this data? This is not some data that can be casually picked up from the streets or handed over by just anyone. If a minister is making such a statement—and that too in Uttar Pradesh, the state from which the Prime Minister comes—then when is he making it? After someone has gone there and returned. So, who is being accused here? If 1.70 crore votes are missing, then what is the government accusing others of? It is also claiming that lakhs of beneficiaries do not have their names on the voter list. That means those people should also come to Ramlila Ground, because this is a movement against injustice and false promises."#ChaloDilli #VoteBachaoDeshBachao #RamLilaGround
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"We will put EC's truth in front of the people today,"Kapil Sibal
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal arrives at Mallikarjun Kharge's residence ahead of INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Ground.
VIDEO | Delhi: "We will put EC's truth in front of the people today," says Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal as he arrives at Mallikarjun Kharge's residence ahead of INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Ground.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/bjYlBfXbzV
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 1, 2026 -
Congress MP Manickam Tagore arrives for the march
Congress MP Manickam Tagore has arrived at the Ramlila Miadan calling for resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
VIDEO | Delhi: Congress leader Manickam Tagore on the INDIA bloc's 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' rally, says, "We are fighting to save the right to vote because we all know about the vote theft taking place with the help of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. We are demanding his resignation. Yesterday, all INDIA bloc leaders spoke about the need for Gyanesh Kumar to resign. Today's rally is also related to this. All INDIA alliance partners, particularly Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, will lead the rally. We want the people of India to know how 13 crore voters have been deleted and how Amit Shah and Narendra Modi are conspiring to retain power. Whenever they face defeat, they manipulate voter lists against the people's wishes. Lakhs of Congress workers and INDIA alliance partners will participate in today's 'Delhi Chalo' rally at Ramlila Maidan. It will be a historic day in the fight to save democracy in India."(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/bIyFWTfmBd)
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 1, 2026 -
CPI 'Chalo Dilli' march reaches Ramlila Maidan
Chalo Ramlila Maidan!March From HKS reaches Ramlila Maidanआओ हमारे साथ चलो https://t.co/HB38OWUMQA
— CPI (M) (@cpimspeak) November 1, 2026 -
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TMC MP Sagarika Ghose says things are about to change
#WATCH | Delhi | Ahead of INDIA alliance's mega rally, TMC MP Sagarika Ghose says, "Things are about to change significantly. Gyanesh Kumar can no longer remain in his position; he must step down. A motion of impeachment has now been passed. Where will he go, where will he flee, where will he hide? The govt must now take formal action, initiate the necessary process, to ensure that Gyanesh Kumar is dismissed. The voices that will resonate from today’s rally at Ramlila Maidan will echo all the way into Parliament; we stand united, and we will not waver from our demand. Gyanesh Kumar must vacate his post, and the govt must make a concerted effort to restore the public’s shattered trust in the electoral process."
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'Gyanesh Kumar will have to go': CPI MP Sandosh Kumar
CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar said the day held special significance in modern India's political history, asserting that Gyanesh Kumar "will have to go" in the face of massive public turnout.
"There will be a massive rally of INDIA alliance parties today at Ramlila Maidan. This day assumes special significance in modern India's political history... More than a million people are going to join this rally... Gyanesh Kumar will have to go because no one can withstand this kind of public upsurge," he told ANI. -
Congress workers heads towards Ramlila Maidan
Many Congress workers were seen marching towards Ramlila Maidan chanting for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
VIDEO | Delhi: Congress workers start reaching Ramlila Ground for INDIA bloc's mega rally against the CEC, SIR planned for today. There is a presence of police at the site. #ChaloDilli #INDIAblocrally https://t.co/tLrZ5cAGUG
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Prakash Raj posts video from flight en route to Delhi for Ramlila Maidan march
Actor-activist Prakash Raj posted a video on his social media channels on X and Instagram on the morning of November 1 from his flight to New Delhi to join the Ramlila Maidan march.
In the silent video clip shared on X, Raj made gestures to convey that he was flying from Bengaluru to Delhi to join the march in Ramlila Maidan. He then gesticulated, asking his audience to come and join him in the march.#justasking Peacefully 🥰🥰🥰. Come join the protest https://t.co/sCCoZm4Fpf
— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) November 1, 2026 -
Protest supporters gather at Ramlila Maidan, across capital
Supporters of various INDIA bloc parties began gathering at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan early Sunday morning, while party workers assembled at different locations across the national capital ahead of the Opposition alliance's 'Chalo Dilli' protest against alleged electoral irregularities and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. - PTI
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Gyanesh Kumar the most corrupt, inefficient CEC: CPI State Secretary
CPI State Secretary Binoy Vishwam said "That resolution is not only that of a bloc of those parties who form the INDIA alliance. It is the mood of the people of India", highlighting the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
#WATCH | Delhi: Following the INDIA bloc's symbolic public impeachment program against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam says, "That resolution is not only that of a bloc of those parties who form the INDIA alliance. It is the mood of the people of India... They have come to Delhi to say one thing: the time has come that the chief election commissioner should resign with immediate effect. Such a CEC cannot ensure a free and fair election..."
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AICC Gen Sec KC Venugopal says rally a 'warning' to Modi
AICC general secretary K C Venugopal on Sunday said the party's protest rally against CEC Gyanesh Kumar to be held during the day at Ramlila grounds in the national capital was a "stern warning" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Congress has alleged electoral irregularities and demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Venugopal told the media in Delhi that it will be a protest like never before and that it has affected the composure of the PM and the Home Minister.- PTI
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Left parties’ supporters arrive in Delhi for INDIA bloc’s ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ rally
Left parties’ supporters arrive at New Delhi Railway Station to participate in the ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan.
VIDEO | Delhi: Left parties’ supporters arrive at New Delhi Railway Station to participate in the ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/ZybPXuy8BA
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Security deployed outside Ramlila maidan ahead of INDIA bloc's rally
Security has been tightened outside Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan ahead of the INDIA bloc’s mega rally, with police personnel deployed at the venue.
#WATCH | Delhi: Security deployed outside Ramlila Maidan ahead of the INDIA bloc's mega rally. https://t.co/Lg52NVXHHu
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Traffic restrictions in Delhi from 10 am to 5 pm
In view of today's rally, Delhi traffic police have advised travellers to plan their journey in advance with the given restrictions.
In view of the proposed rally at Ramleela Ground on 1st November 2026, traffic movement may be regulated and diversions implemented in parts of Central Delhi from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance, follow prescribed diversions and cooperate with traffic personnel. Passengers travelling to New Delhi Railway Station are requested to follow the suggested alternative routes.GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS* Motorists are requested to avoid affected routes, use public transport, preferably the Metro, and follow traffic instructions.* Avoid roadside parking and keep roads clear for emergency vehicles.* For real-time updates and assistance, connect with Delhi Traffic Police through the following channels:FACEBOOK: https://t.co/XMFa7Ld8gDPLATFORM X: https://t.co/hro9F9BmgeINSTAGRAM: https://t.co/aL9StmHNJnWHATSAPP: 8750871493HELPLINE NOS.: 1095 / 011-25844444Delhi Traffic Police appreciates your cooperation in ensuring safe and smooth traffic movement.#DTPUpdates @LtGovDelhi@CPDelhi@CMODelhi@timesofindia@the_hindu@IndianExpress@AmarUjalaNews@NavbharatTimes@Live_Hindustan@TimesNow@IndiaToday@republic@aajtak@ZeeNews@ndtvindia@news24tvchannel@ABPNews@AAI_Official@RedFMIndia@bigfmindia
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Ex-LS Speaker Meira Kumar sat on 'Nehru's chair' to preside over public impeachment of CEC
The chair on which former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar sat while presiding over the INDIA bloc's “public impeachment” of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday was once occupied by the country’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. - PTI
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Delhi dangal: INDIA bloc's ‘Chalo Delhi’ rally to clash with BJP's 1984 anti-Sikh riots protest
The ruling BJP is mounting a counter-offensive with a march in West Delhi to remember the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, accusing the Congress of holding a political rally on the anniversary of the violence.
The BJP march will begin at 11:30 am from Hari Nagar Bus Depot to Tilak Nagar Metro Station in West Delhi, led by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Delhi BJP president, MoS Harsh Malhotra, Sardar H S Phoolka, Manjinder Singh Sirsa and MP Bansuri Swaraj along with members of the Sikh community. Security has been deployed outside Ramlila Maidan, and Preparations are underway for the rally. The protest follows the INDIA bloc's public impeachment programme against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, held in the national capital on October 31. - ANI -
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'Chalo Delhi' posters dominate national capital as INDIA bloc prepares for mega rally at Ramlila Maidan
Posters announcing the INDIA bloc's ‘Chalo Delhi’ march were put up outside Ramlila Maidan, as security personnel were deployed at the venue ahead of the Opposition's mega rally on Sunday.
A post by the Students' Federation of India (SFI) also highlighted the rally, with preparations underway ahead of the event. - ANI -
TMC MP Mahua Moitra takes a dig at Election Commission
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra posed for a picture with Kunne Lal, who was allegedly declared dead in the voter list and also highlighted that no BLO visited to inquire about his death.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar declared Kunne Lal is DEAD! Here he is next to me! Kunne Lal lives in a Basti in New Delhi and no BLO visited his house for inquiry before illegally declaring him dead. https://t.co/guZLMXWGln
— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) October 31, 2026 -
Rahul Gandhi urges protesters to support local traders
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday urged people travelling to the national capital for the INDIA bloc’s march and rally on November 1 to support local traders by shopping ahead of Diwali, asserting that the opposition’s programme would not hurt businesses despite the BJP “spreading rumours”.
In a video statement posted on X, Gandhi said, “It is the festive season. Diwali, Chhath and Bhai Dooj are here. I want the lakhs of people coming to Delhi from different parts of the country to support the local traders,” he said.
नमस्कार,कल लाखों लोग रामलीला मार्च के लिए दिल्ली आ रहे हैं। त्यौहारों का मौसम है। दिवाली, छठ, भाईदूज का समय है। मैं चाहता हूं जो लाखों लोग बाहर से दिल्ली आ रहे हैं, वो यहां के व्यापारियों की मदद करें।प्रोटेस्ट, मार्च, रैली कीजिए, साथ में थोड़ी सी खरीदारी भी कीजिए - व्यापारियों का फायदा हो जाएगा।मैं जानता हूं व्यापारियों को रैली नुकसान नहीं पहुंचाएगी। BJP डरी हुई है इसलिए अफवाह फैला रही है।मगर, दोनों काम करते हैं।कल मार्च होगा, रैली होगी और लाखों लोग हमारे व्यापारियों की छोटी-छोटी दुकानों में से सामान खरीदेंगे।आप सबको बहुत-बहुत प्यार।शुभ दिवाली। जय हिंद।Tomorrow, lakhs of people are coming to Delhi for the Ramlila March.It is the festive season. Diwali, Chhath and Bhai Dooj are here. I want the lakhs of people coming to Delhi from different parts of the country to support the local traders here.Tomorrow, along with protesting, marching and attending the rally, do a little shopping too. It will help our local traders.I know that our rally will not hurt the traders. The BJP is spreading rumours because it is scared.But let’s do both.Tomorrow, there will be a march, there will be a rally, and lakhs of people will also buy things from the small shops of our local traders.Much love to all of you.Happy Diwali. Jai Hind.
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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi inspects preparations
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra inspected preparations for the upcoming INDIA bloc mega rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi.- ANI
Om Birla to open two-day conference on public spending oversight in Thiruvananthapuram
PAC chairpersons and members from Parliament and state and Union Territory legislatures will discuss audit, accountability and good governance from 3 November.
Delhi police arrests man wanted in 2000 murder case, absconding for 26 years
Following a tip-off, police arrested Vishwanath Singh alias Munna in northeast Delhi's Shiv Vihar area on October 30, the officer said.
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