Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is leading an INDIA bloc march towards the Supreme Court under the slogan “Chalo Delhi – March for Democracy”. The opposition alliance is asking for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in connection with “vote chori” allegations.
The march is coming on the heels of the restive opposition’s appeals on the electoral process and voter roll revision issue. The Chief Election Commissioner’s statement that was an embarrassment to the BJP is a major issue between the opposition parties and the government.
The protest has been christened the “INDIA bloc” and the campaign runs in the cause of democratic rights and demanding the transparency of elections.
Dimple Yadav Criticises Move on Jantar Mantar
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav said the government would not stop people from voicing protest as designated status accorded protest spot at Jantar Mantar was withdrawn from it.
She said that people did not only worry about matters related to elections but also on corruption, inflation, unemployment and paper-leaks. But these issues had encouraged people all over the country to raise their voices, Yadav said.
She insisted that the ban on protest-holding spots will not prevent citizens from using their voice as democracy’s defenders, perhaps on the street, village or home.
Opposition Continues Protest Over Electoral Issues
The INDIA march is part of the growing opposition of the leaders of all political parties against the misconduct in elections. The alliance has charged the Election Commission for a lack of accountability and expressed its concern regarding revisions in the voter lists.
The EC has become a major talking point in politics as has its job and claims by the opposition. The protest also has much to do with wider concerns of opposition regarding democratic institutions and job security, escalating prices and leaks in examination papers.
The march is set to raise awareness on the demands of the opposition and further the political discussion on transparency and the right to protest in an election. Opposition leaders’ accusations of votes being stolen should be interpreted as allegations and not as facts unless backed up with evidence.