‘We Won’t Back Down’: Rahul Gandhi Warns Centre Government Over Election Row

New Delhi: The political conflict between the opposition and the central government has intensified over alleged irregularities in the electoral process and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. Leaders of the INDIA alliance announced on Monday to approach the Supreme Court. Opposition leaders in the Lok Sabha, led by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, are preparing to present their concerns before Chief Justice Surya Kant and submit a memorandum on issues related to the electoral process. Rahul Gandhi said that PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will not succeed in suppressing the voice of the country. The opposition has said that it will continue its protest on this issue.

What questions did the opposition raise regarding the electoral process?

Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge had written a letter to the Chief Justice expressing concern about electoral fairness. The opposition alleges that serious questions are being raised on issues related to voter list and election process. INDIA alliance leaders want judicial intervention in these matters. Rahul Gandhi said on Monday that the opposition will file a petition in the Supreme Court. According to him, the Chief Justice has been asked to file a petition on related issues. However, the opposition's allegations regarding electoral irregularities and the facts presented in their support are yet to be judicially tested.

Whom did Rahul Gandhi target?

Rahul Gandhi accused the central government of giving protection to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He said that the opposition will continue to raise questions and will not back down. Rahul Gandhi claimed that the opposition is also getting support from a section of government officials. Describing electoral fairness as an important issue related to democracy, he said that this matter will be raised before the country.

How many metro stations were closed?

In view of the opposition march, security arrangements have been tightened in Central Delhi. Police deployment has been increased in major areas and traffic advisories have been issued. Police have appealed to the people to avoid unnecessary travel on the affected routes and cooperate in maintaining traffic order.

According to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the entry and exit gates of Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road metro stations remained closed till 4 pm on Monday. Passengers have been advised to check official Metro information and traffic updates before travelling.

Political activities are intense in the capital due to the opposition's march and CJP's demonstration. Now everyone's eyes are on what further legal steps the opposition takes regarding its demands and how the proposed march progresses amid security arrangements.