Delhi Police has given NOC to Congress for the rally at Ramlila Maidan on 1 November 2026. The program is part of the party’s nationwide campaign against alleged irregularities in SIR and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
New Delhi: Delhi Police has given No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Congress to organize the rally at Ramlila Maidan on 1 November 2026. The rally will be part of the party’s nationwide campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the protest against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. Delhi Police informed on Saturday, October 17 that the permission process for the rally has been completed.
Through this rally, Congress is preparing to raise issues related to transparency of the electoral process and revision of voter list. The party’s campaign focused on its objections to the role of the Chief Election Commissioner and the SIR process. However, allegations of irregularities in the voter list should be confirmed on the basis of relevant documents and the response of the Election Commission.
How was permission given for the rally at Ramlila Maidan?
According to Rohit Rajbir Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Central District of Delhi Police, the Congress had first approached the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to inquire about the availability of Ramlila Maidan.
The Municipal Corporation told the party that the ground will be available from October 25 to November 3, 2026. After this, Congress sought no objection certificate from Delhi Police to organize the rally. The police issued NOC in this regard on 17 October.
Availability of venue for the rally to be held on November 1 at Ramlila Maidan and completion of police no-objection process will give the party an opportunity to carry forward the preparations for the event. However, there may be differences in the NOC and other conditions related to the event. The instructions of the concerned authorities for security, traffic and crowd management will have to be followed during the rally.
Nationwide campaign of Congress on SIR issue
This program of Congress is being organized amidst the ongoing political controversy regarding Special Intensive Revision of Voter List i.e. SIR. The objective of SIR is to conduct a detailed scrutiny of the electoral roll and to streamline the process of including names of eligible voters and correcting ineligible or incorrect entries.
However, opposition parties have raised questions related to transparency and fear of deletion of voters’ names regarding this process. Congress has also made a strategy to intensify its campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar by raising questions on the electoral process.
The purpose of the party’s proposed rally is to raise these issues at the national level and create political pressure on questions related to the electoral system. On the other hand, the actual assessment of any complaint related to SIR should be made on the basis of official data of the Election Commission, voter list and the status of disposal of the related complaints.
Demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
It has been said that questions will be raised regarding the role of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the nationwide campaign of Congress. The party’s protest focuses on allegations related to the fairness of the electoral process and the revision of voter lists.
The Election Commission carries the constitutional responsibility of conducting elections and preparing electoral rolls in India. In such a situation, issues related to voter list revision and electoral transparency are important in terms of political debate as well as institutional accountability.
However, political allegations against a constitutional functionary are not in themselves proof of misconduct. Examination of relevant facts, documents and official responses is necessary to confirm these allegations.
How Congress presents these issues during the rally to be held at Ramlila Maidan and what further political steps the party takes will remain under watch.
Joint strategy was made in the meeting of INDIA alliance
On 30 September 2026, the opposition INDIA alliance had discussed a joint action plan regarding the SIR dispute. This strategy included organizing rallies and holding marches with the message of protecting democracy.
The alliance leaders aim to raise concerns related to the revision of electoral rolls and the electoral process at a wide level. The rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi is being seen as part of this broader campaign of the Congress.
The opposition parties want to bring into public discussion the issues related to transparency in the electoral system, voters’ rights and accountability of the Election Commission. At the same time, it is important to understand the difference between the allegations of political parties and the official position of the Election Commission on these issues.
The impact of the joint action plan of the INDIA alliance can be seen in the upcoming protests and political programs. However, the final form of participation and programs of all allies will be clear only from the respective announcements.
Why is Ramlila Maidan politically important?
Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan has long been a major venue for political rallies, public meetings and large public movements. Being located in the capital, the programs organized here can also have an impact on the national political discourse.
Issues related to SIR, voter list and electoral process are likely to remain prominent in the proposed rally of Congress. Through the event, the party can try to put forward its protest at the national level and unite its supporters.
However, information about how many people will attend the rally, which senior leaders will be present on the stage and what announcements will be made during the program has not been given in the details available. Therefore, we will have to wait for the official announcement on these points.
Security and traffic preparation important before the rally
Security arrangements and traffic management are important during big political events at Ramlila Maidan. Police and other concerned agencies may have to make necessary arrangements for crowd movement, traffic on nearby roads and emergency services.
After the NOC is issued by Delhi Police, it will be important for the organizers to follow the conditions and instructions related to the event. People attending the rally should also pay attention to the traffic advisories and safety instructions issued by the police.
In case of changes in traffic or restrictions imposed on a particular route on the day of the event, priority should be given to official notification from Delhi Police.
Political eye will be on November 1 rally
This rally of Congress in Delhi is going to be held amidst the ongoing political debate regarding the SIR controversy and the role of electoral institutions. After getting NOC from the police, the way for preparations for the event has been cleared.
Through this platform, Congress can present its stand on issues related to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and revision of voter list. At the same time, the entire controversy can be assessed only on the basis of the reaction of the concerned institutions on these allegations and the available facts.
At present it is clear that the proposed rally at Ramlila Maidan on 1 November 2026 is part of the nationwide campaign of Congress. The political eyes of the country will be on the announcements made during the event and the further strategy of the opposition.