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'Let's walk together': Rahul invites people to march ahead of INDIA bloc rally

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The planned procession is set to travel from Minto Road near Connaught Place toward Ajmeri Gate before terminating at Ramlila Maidan. However, Delhi Police confirmed that no permit was requested, pointing out that Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita currently restricts gatherings in New Delhi. Heavy security, including paramilitary units, is arranged for the rally grounds, while alliance leaders also scheduled an impeachment-related event targeting the Chief Election Commissioner.

Key points

  • Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita prohibits unauthorized public assem…: Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita prohibits unauthorized public assemblies across the designated New Delhi district.
  • Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Union Home Minister is attempting to prevent out-of-state c…: Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Union Home Minister is attempting to prevent out-of-state citizens from arriving in the capital.
  • Opposition leaders rescheduled a meeting concerning the impeachment of Chief Election Com…: Opposition leaders rescheduled a meeting concerning the impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to rain.

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Delhi Police says no permission sought on INDIA bloc march to Ramlila Ground

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday invited people to join a march in the national capital on Sunday before reaching Ramlila Maidan, where the INDIA bloc is scheduled to hold a mega rally on November 1.However, Delhi Police sources told news agency ANI that no permission had been sought for the proposed march from Connaught Place.In a post on X, Rahul shared the route and schedule of the march, saying, "See you tomorrow, let's walk together."

According to his post, the march will begin at the Minto Road junction near Connaught Place at noon on Sunday. Participants will proceed towards Ajmeri Gate before concluding at Ramlila Maidan.Responding to Rahul's announcement, Delhi Police sources told ANI that no application had been received seeking permission for a march from Connaught Place. They added that MPs and political leaders were free to travel in their private vehicles to the Constitution Club, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence or any other location of their choice.The sources also…

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