A mega rally of the Congress-led INDIA alliance is being organized on November 1 at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. Leaders of 23 political parties are said to be participating in this rally to protest against the alleged irregularities in the voter list. Tight security arrangements have been made and Delhi Police has also issued traffic advisories.
Tezzbuzz Desk On Sunday, supporters started arriving at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan for the 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' mega rally of INDIA alliance. Leaders of 23 parties including Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee are said to be participating in this program organized under the leadership of Congress. The organizers have claimed that 10 lakh people will gather in the rally.
The main issue of the rally is said to be protest against alleged irregularities in the voter list and protection of democracy and the Constitution. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has also appealed to students, civil society groups and common people to participate in it.
People started arriving to participate in the rally from Sunday morning itself. Supporters of many leftist parties also gathered outside New Delhi Railway Station carrying flags and banners, so that they could reach the rally venue from there.
According to Delhi Police DCP Central Rohit Rajbir, people started coming from 5:30 in the morning to participate in the program. He said police are making arrangements to regulate the movement of participants and avoid trouble to local residents. A plan has also been prepared regarding the route of the rally and march.
200 to 250 CCTV cameras for security
In view of the rally, security arrangements have been strengthened in Ramlila Maidan and surrounding areas. DCP Rohit Rajbir said that the entire area has been covered with 200 to 250 CCTV cameras. The organizers have also set up their own control room and the security arrangements are being monitored along with the police.
Keeping in view the possibility of a large number of people arriving at the rally, the police has made arrangements for traffic management. People have been advised to check traffic advisories before travelling.
Opposition's mobilization on voter list issue
The purpose of this mega rally of INDIA alliance is to register protest against the alleged irregularities in the voter list. Rahul Gandhi has described it as a movement related to the protection of democracy and the Constitution. The presence of supporters of different parties of the alliance is being seen as a joint show of strength by the opposition.
Regarding the rally, Delhi traders had expressed fear of impact on markets and traffic during the busy business season of Diwali. On this, Rahul Gandhi said through social media that the people attending the rally should also do shopping in the markets of Delhi along with the protest.
Rahul Gandhi rejected the fear of loss to traders and accused BJP of spreading rumours. He appealed to people to support local traders by buying goods from small shops.
Now during this Maharally, security arrangements, traffic and movement of people in the markets will be monitored.