Delhi Police Plan Multi-Tier Security With Drones And CAPF For Opposition Ramlila Ground RallyAhead of the scheduled opposition rally at Delhi's Ramlila Ground on November 1st, police authorities have implemented a two-part security deployment covering both the march route from Minto Bridge to the venue and the ground itself. Arrangements include personnel from Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces, extensive CCTV surveillance, and drone monitoring.
Authorities noted the venue can accommodate 40,000 to 50,000 people, with contingency arrangements to manage additional crowds outside. Meanwhile, local traders expressed concern over potential business disruptions ahead of Diwali.INDIA Bloc Public Impeachment of CEC, Supreme Court Petitions, Renuka Chowdhury Attacks CentreLeaders of the opposition INDIA bloc gathered outside Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge's residence to stage a public impeachment event targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The initiative involves opposition members of parliament, civil society figures, and lawyers, following allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision exercise. The matter is currently before the Supreme Court, which is considering petitions challenging the revision process and the broader functioning of the Election Commission of India.
In response to accusations of unilateral decision-making, the poll body submitted an affidavit affirming that its choices were taken unanimously. Political analyst Aarti Jairath highlighted concerns over an emerging constitutional crisis and dilemmas regarding opposition participation in upcoming state elections.
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury defended the move, stating the opposition turned to public impeachment as a last resort in a democracy after the poll body and parliament failed to address their concerns over alleged voter disenfranchisement.INDIA Bloc Public Impeachment Event, Street Protest Politics & Planned Ramlila Maidan RallyOpposition parties gathered at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to conduct an unprecedented public impeachment event against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The proceedings were framed with a presiding officer seated at the centre, with the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha moving the motion, India bloc representatives and victims of the SIR sharing their points, and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha concluding the arguments, potentially followed by a vote.
Organisers deliberately avoided the term mock parliament, branding it instead as a public impeachment while involving civil society representatives to broaden its scope beyond political parties. The demonstration sets the stage for a march from Minto Road to a mega rally scheduled at Ramlila Maidan, while the Bharatiya Janata Party prepares its own counter-narratives, including a planned padayatra by Home Minister Amit Shah.INDIA Bloc Convenes Mock Parliament At Kharge Residence Over CEC Impeachment RowLeaders from the INDIA bloc gathered at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence at 9 Rajaji Marg to organise a mock parliament and public impeachment targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Opposition leaders, including Congress MP Imran Masood, CPI leader D. Raja, Congress MP Jebi Mather, and Samajwadi Party MP Rajiv Rai, justified the move by alleging that the central government stifles discussion and turns off microphones inside Parliament.
They asserted that having approached the President and the Supreme Court, this public initiative serves to send a message demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. In response to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's offer to convene a special parliamentary session on electoral issues, opposition representatives questioned the government's refusal to permit an impeachment motion during regular proceedings.
The mock parliament is set to be followed by a planned mega rally.