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10L turnout target, 4,000 cops, 200 CCTV: Delhi braces for INDIA bloc's anti-CEC rally

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Opposition parties are congregating at Ramlila Maidan to protest alleged election malpractice and demand the Chief Election Commissioner step down. While organizers project a turnout of up to 10 lakh people, police officials estimate the venue holds closer to 50,000 attendees. Security agencies have established 14 operational zones alongside drone and CCTV surveillance to handle the crowds. Furthermore, traffic diversions throughout central Delhi will remain in place to protect transit routes and hospital emergency corridors.

Key points

  • Opposition leaders are seeking the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner G…: Opposition leaders are seeking the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter roll deletions.
  • Organizers face potential logistical friction after police stated no formal permit applic…: Organizers face potential logistical friction after police stated no formal permit application was received for the planned march.
  • The demonstration features combined participation from political parties, student groups,…: The demonstration features combined participation from political parties, student groups, civil society organizations, and the Cockroach Janta Party.

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Preparations underway at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan for the INDIA bloc's anti-CEC rally

NEW DELHI: Delhi is gearing up for INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, with opposition parties expecting a turnout of up to 10 lakh people and police deploying more than 4,000 personnel to manage security and crowds.The rally is being organised to protest against alleged electoral irregularities and demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.The mobilisation comes amid the Opposition's allegations of 'vote chori' and large-scale voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

'Chalo Dilli' march to precede rally

The programme will begin with a march, called 'Chalo Dilli', from the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction to Ramlila Maidan at noon. The rally at the venue is scheduled to continue from 10am to 5pm.INDIA bloc leaders are expected to travel in open buses from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence to the march's starting point.The protest is expected to bring together leaders and supporters of opposition parties, along with student groups and civil society organisations.The INDIA bloc has appealed to students, youth,…

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