INDIA Bloc Protests Electoral Roll Irregularities, Meets President Murmu
The INDIA bloc, an alliance of opposition parties, convened in New Delhi on September 30, 2026, to discuss concerns regarding the Election Commission of India and alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Following this, on October 6, 2026, INDIA bloc MPs marched to the ECI headquarters in New Delhi, where approximately 260 individuals, including 10 MPs, were detained by Delhi Police. On October 9, 2026, a delegation of INDIA bloc leaders met President Droupadi Murmu to submit a four-point memorandum outlining their demands.
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What Happened
The INDIA bloc, an alliance of opposition parties, held a meeting in New Delhi on September 30, 2026, to address concerns about the Election Commission of India and alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Key figures, including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, were present. On October 6, 2026, INDIA bloc Members of Parliament marched from Parliament towards the ECI headquarters in New Delhi to protest alleged "vote theft" and the SIR process. Delhi Police detained approximately 260 individuals, including 10 MPs and leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, during this protest. On October 9, 2026, a delegation of INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee, met with President Droupadi Murmu to submit a four-point memorandum outlining their demands.
The INDIA bloc's demands include the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing "partisan and discriminatory conduct" and "arbitrary handling" of the SIR. They also seek the repeal of the 2023 law granting lifelong immunity to the CEC and Election Commissioners for official acts, and a return to paper ballots instead of Electronic Voting Machines. The Supreme Court clarified on October 12, 2026, that it had neither approved nor rejected the Election Commission's revised Form 6 for voter registration, stating its validity remained open to judicial examination.
Background
The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body responsible for conducting elections in India. Form 6 is the statutory application used by citizens to register as new voters.
Standing context, compiled from public reference sources rather than from the coverage above.
Key Facts
- The INDIA bloc held a meeting in New Delhi on September 30, 2026, to discuss concerns regarding the Election Commission of India and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.The Economic TimesNamasthe TelanganaNamasthe TelanganaThe Hindu
- On October 6, 2026, INDIA bloc MPs marched to the ECI headquarters in New Delhi to protest alleged "vote theft" and the SIR process.The Hindu
- Approximately 260 individuals, including 10 MPs and leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, were detained by Delhi Police during the October 6 protest.From research
- On October 9, 2026, a delegation of INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee, met President Droupadi Murmu.The Times of India
- The INDIA bloc submitted a four-point memorandum to President Murmu.From research
- The INDIA bloc demands the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.India TodayIndia Today
- The INDIA bloc demands a return to paper ballots instead of Electronic Voting Machines.Namasthe TelanganaHindustan TimesHindustan TimesIndia Today
- The Supreme Court clarified on October 12, 2026, that it had neither approved nor rejected the Election Commission's revised Form 6 for voter registration.From research
The Timeline11
Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets. Headlines filed in other languages are machine-translated.
26 Sept
- ETThe Economic TimesINDIA bloc set for Sept 30 meet over EC concerns
30 Sept
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1 Oct
- HTHindustan TimesINDIA bloc revives paper ballot demand, lists steps to target CEC
9 Oct
- TOIThe Times of IndiaCEC protests: INDIA bloc leaders to meet President Murmu today at 8pm
12 Oct
13 Oct
Coverage widthMeasured across 7 newsrooms
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The two furthest apart
- HiThe HinduINDIA bloc meeting LIVE: Opposition announces march to Election Commission on October 6
- UtUttarbanga SambadINDIA Bloc | 'Opponents are puppets of foreign powers!', BJP slams INDIA alliance programINDIA Bloc | ‘বিদেশি শক্তির হাতের পুতুল বিরোধীরা!’, ইন্ডি জোটের কর্মসূচিকে তোপ বিজেপির
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- English5 of 9
- Bengaliবাংলা1 of 2
- Teluguతెలుగు1 of 2
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- WestNot carried0 of 5
- Central IndiaNot carried0 of 1
- EastCarried1 of 5
- North-eastCarried1 of 2
- SouthCarried1 of 10
3 of the 26 states we read have local coverage. Spread across the country, with no regional concentration. Also carried by 5 national mastheads.
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