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INDIA bloc stages Chalo Dilli rally with 4,000 police
The Hindu·
Supporters of INDIA bloc parties gathered at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on November 1 for the Chalo Dilli protest. The alliance seeks Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged electoral roll irregularities. The march was set to start at noon from Minto Road toward the maidan. More than 4,000 police personnel were deployed. Delhi Police expect around 50,000 people.
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What It Means For You
- Central Delhi traffic diversions run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. around the Ramlila Maidan route.
- Commuters to New Delhi Railway Station may need alternate roads such as Chelmsford Road and Bhavbhuti Marg.
- Overnight stay at the maidan is not permitted under organiser rules.
What's Happening
- The march was planned from the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction at noon into Ramlila Maidan.
- Senior leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were expected to attend.
- On October 31 the bloc held a symbolic public impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Kharge's residence.
Why the Protest Was Called
- The alliance opposes the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and alleges large-scale voter deletions.
- Congress leader K.C. Venugopal announced the November 1 rally on October 5.
- The bloc expects up to 10 lakh people, while Delhi Police expect around 50,000.
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