Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc marched from Parliament toward the Election Commission headquarters in New Delhi on October 6, escalating their campaign over disputed electoral-roll revisions and the functioning of the poll body.
Opposition demands
Participants called for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and challenged the Special Intensive Revision process. Opposition parties have alleged that the revision risks excluding legitimate voters and have questioned aspects of the commission’s decision-making.
The Election Commission and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party have rejected allegations of politically motivated manipulation.
Security and political confrontation
Heavy security was deployed in central Delhi as MPs moved toward the commission’s headquarters. The march followed several days of protests and growing political pressure around electoral-roll changes.
Some opposition leaders were stopped by police during the demonstration. The protest has become a major focal point in the broader confrontation between the opposition and the government over electoral institutions.
Legal battle runs in parallel
The political protest comes as the Supreme Court is also examining questions related to the SIR process and Election Commission decision-making. This means the dispute is unfolding on two tracks: public political mobilisation and constitutional litigation.
Future developments will depend on responses from the Election Commission, further court hearings and the continuation of the opposition’s campaign.
Source context: The march was reported by Reuters, Associated Press and Indian media on October 6, 2026.