‘That Is A Surprise’: Rahul Gandhi On INDIA Bloc’s Next Course Of Action Against CEC

Last Updated:October 13, 2026, 7:53 PM IST

The Opposition has been protesting against alleged irregularities in the electoral process and has demanded accountability from the poll body.

Opposition leaders are holding protest (REUTERS)

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday vowed to continue the INDIA bloc’s campaign against the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying those responsible for allegedly undermining the Constitution and the democratic process would be brought to justice.

Speaking after a high-tea meeting with INDIA bloc leaders at his residence, Gandhi said the Opposition remained united and would challenge the government’s decision to prevent protests at Jantar Mantar.

“We are all standing together as one. One method of expression was Jantar Mantar, but now the government has decided not to allow it. We will challenge this,” Gandhi said.

He also issued a warning to Prime Minister Narendra ModiUnion Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying the “net is closing around them”.

‘Those Responsible Will Be Brought To Justice’

Gandhi said the Opposition’s campaign was not about political parties but about the people of India and the future of the country’s democracy.

“Yesterday, you saw an expression not of the political party standing here, but an expression of the people of India,” he said, thanking the people of Delhi and the country for supporting the protest.

“This is not about us. This is about the people of India. This is about the future of the people of India,” the Congress leader said.

He added that the INDIA bloc would continue its fight until the democratic process was restored.

“We, all of us together, because we love you and we respect you, are going to fight to the end to restore the democratic process in this country,” Gandhi said.

He further said it was the Opposition’s commitment that those responsible would face justice.

“It is our commitment to you that the people who have done this, Mr Modi, Mr Shah, Mr Gyanesh Kumar, the lady who’s hiding right now in Dehradun, and others are going to be brought to justice,” he said.

Gandhi also said that those who had allegedly destroyed the Constitution would be held accountable.

INDIA Bloc To Continue Protest Against EC, SIR

The Leader of Opposition reiterated that the alliance would not abandon its campaign against the Election Commission or the SIR exercise.

“We will not stop our fight and protest against the EC and SIR,” he said.

Gandhi stressed that the Opposition had the utmost respect for the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of India and the judiciary, while maintaining that it would challenge the government’s decision on the protest venue.

The remarks came after INDIA bloc leaders met over tea at Gandhi’s residence to discuss their campaign against the Election Commission and the revision of electoral rolls.

The Opposition has been protesting against alleged irregularities in the electoral process and has demanded accountability from the poll body. Gandhi said the alliance would remain united in its efforts to restore the democratic process.

Asked about the Opposition’s next course of action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Gandhi responded, “That is a surprise.”

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What is the primary reason behind the INDIA bloc’s ongoing protests against the Election Commission?

The INDIA bloc is protesting against the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, demanding accountability, the restoration of the democratic process, and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities.

How did Delhi Police respond to the INDIA bloc’s march towards the Election Commission headquarters?

Delhi Police stopped the unauthorized march citing prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS in the New Delhi area. Heavy security and barricading were deployed near NITI Aayog, leading to the detention of opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

What actions do Rahul Gandhi and the opposition plan to take regarding the restricted protest venues?

Rahul Gandhi stated that the INDIA bloc remains united and will challenge the government’s decision to prevent demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. He emphasized that the opposition will continue its campaign until the democratic process is fully restored.

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