- Opponents protest in Delhi for the third day in a row for the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar
- Opposition march towards Rajghat led by Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge
- Section 163 of Indian Civil Security Code (BNSS) enforced by Delhi Police in Rajghat area
Rajghat Protest Day 3 Delhi News: Opposition leaders across the country are protesting against the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Congress for the malpractices in the SIR process. The agitation is going on for the third day in a row today under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. After Rahul Gandhi announced to protest at Jantar Mantar, he was prevented from going there. It was also seen that there was a heavy clash between the police and the protestors. Then today (October 8) on the third day, Rahul Gandhi announced to go directly to Rajghat.
After lunch at Moats Restaurant in Connaught Place, Delhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi left for Rajghat along with several opposition MPs. On this occasion, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that we are going to Rajghat, where we will pray to Bapu to bring wisdom to the government. Rahul said that we are being prevented from agitating.
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Prohibition Act enforced in Rajghat area
Many Congress workers are already raising slogans at Rajghat. A heavy police force has also been deployed. Police have invoked Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code (BNSS) here, which prohibits gatherings of more than 5 people. Mallikarjun Kharge said that India Aghadi leaders will go to Mahatma Gandhi's memorial and hold a peaceful protest. There will be a prayer to make the BJP government, especially Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah understand that their decisions are not in the national interest.
Invitation from Rahul Gandhi to Mamata Banerjee, Uddhav Thackeray to reach Delhi
Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi has invited former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav to Delhi. It is reported that a strategy will be prepared involving all the prominent members of the Akhil Bharatiya Aghadi to strengthen the ongoing agitation against Gyanesh Kumar.
On the other hand, a high alert has been announced near the Election Commission office in the wake of the protest march. Tight security has been maintained in the entire area. Riot control vehicles and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel have been deployed outside the Election Commission office to maintain law and order.
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Opposition convoy leaves for Rajghat
Rahul Gandhi is seen in a bus, followed by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. The convoy has left for Rajghat via Deendayal Upadhyaya Marg and BJP office. K.C. Several leaders and MPs including Venugopal, Pawan Khera, Pranav Jha, Pranati Shinde and Srinivas are present in the bus. It is reported that many MPs of India Aghadi are also in this convoy.
The Congress convoy is now heading towards Rajghat. A large number of Youth Congress workers are also present at this place. As the march will be taken out towards Rajghat today, the whole country is paying attention to this march. Even today, it will be important to see whether the police will stop Rahu Gandhi or let him go to Rajghat.