Rahul Gandhi Leads INDIA Bloc MPs to Raj Ghat in Protest Against CEC
INDIA bloc MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, marched to Raj Ghat demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal over the voter-roll revision. What happened.
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The march to Raj Ghat
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led INDIA bloc MPs to Raj Ghat in New Delhi to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the special intensive revision of voter rolls, the Indian Express reported. The MPs travelled in buses from Connaught Place, where they had gathered for a pre-protest lunch.
What the opposition demands
The bloc demands the CEC's removal and alleges the voter-roll revision deleted genuine voters' names. The Election Commission has defended the exercise as a routine clean-up; the government has rejected the allegations.
Two days of detentions
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The Raj Ghat march followed two consecutive days on which protesting lawmakers were detained by Delhi Police, according to the New York Times and DW.
What happens next
The opposition says protests will continue. The Tribune reported the bloc also prayed for "sadbudhi" (good sense) for the Modi-led government at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial.
Frequently asked questions
Why did INDIA bloc MPs go to Raj Ghat?
To protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the voter-roll revision and demand his removal.
Were MPs detained?
Yes, on two consecutive days before the Raj Ghat march, per NYT and DW.
Sources
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