5 Sec ago‘Coming storm will sweep Gyanesh away,’ says Congress leader Pawan Khera
5 Mins ago‘Limits of injustice crossed,’ says Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav
8 Mins agoBJP workers gather for protest against 1984 anti-Sikh riots
11 Mins agoBengal Youth Congress, MP Adiwasi Congress groups march towards Ramlila Maidan
21 Mins ago'Will put EC's truth in front of the people today,' says Kapil Sibal as he arrives at Kharge's residence
54 Mins agoSFI leaders, workers hold march to Ramlila Maidan ahead of Opposition march
1 Hr 6 Mins agoCrowd swells at Ramlila Maidan ahead of the Opposition rally
1 Hr 9 Mins ago‘Voice raised at the Ramlila rally must be carried into Parliament,’ says TMC MP Sagarika Ghose ahead of protest
1 Hr 57 Mins agoDCP says supporters began arriving from 5.30 am, highlights police plan for ‘Dilli Chalo’ march route
9:55 AM IST, Nov 1DCP Central lists out security measures, says over 200 cameras at Ramlila Maidan
9:35 AM IST, Nov 1CJP says won't join Opposition protest, but extends support
9:28 AM IST, Nov 1Protesters arriving from Punjab report heavy delays, routes blockades
9:17 AM IST, Nov 1‘Set to be a historic one,’ says SP leader ST Hasan on Opposition rally
9:14 AM IST, Nov 1INDIA bloc leaders, supporters gather outside Himachal Bhawan
9:00 AM IST, Nov 1‘Chalo India’ posters in Central Delhi
8:35 AM IST, Nov 1BJP's 1984 anti-Sikh riots protest to counter Oppn's ‘Chalo Dilli’ march
8:28 AM IST, Nov 1Security deployed outside Ramlila Maidan
8:23 AM IST, Nov 1Left parties' supporters arrive in Delhi
8:19 AM IST, Nov 1Visuals from Ramlila Maidan ahead of rally
8:11 AM IST, Nov 1APMA says daily wage labourers to suffer financial distress
8:09 AM IST, Nov 1‘Chalo Dilli’ march to begin at 12 pm
8:00 AM IST, Nov 1‘If we were in power, this issue would not have arisen,’ says Congress leader Meira Kumar
7:57 AM IST, Nov 1Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi inspects preparations
7:46 AM IST, Nov 1Who is expected to attend?
7:39 AM IST, Nov 1Preparations underway for the Opposition rally
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: A huge crowd was seen at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi ahead of the INDIA bloc's ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ rally. Early arrivals began from 5.30 am at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, with cops and volunteers facilitating crowd management in and around the area, DCP Central Rohit Rajbir said. The Opposition will first hold a march from the Minto Road-Connaught Place junction, which will culminate at Ramlila Maidan, where a mega rally is scheduled....
“We also have a plan in place for the route of the march, which is scheduled to take place in a few hours,” the DCP told news agency ANI, adding that proper arrangements had been made at venue.
The protest comes a day after the Opposition's mock impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, held at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence. Meanwhile, to target the Opposition over the date of their stir, the BJP will take out a protest march on Sunday in Hari Nagar area over the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The march will be led by Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and will also be joined by various Sikh organisations news agency PTI reported.
10,000 security personnel deployed
Nearly 10,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in central Delhi on Sunday. DCP Central Rohit Rajbir said over 200 CCTV cameras were installed in the area, adding that police personnel have been deployed across the venue, and stationed in enclosures.
The police earlier said they will facilitate the march, which Gandhi announced on his Instagram. However, while INDIA bloc is expecting “nearly one million people” to attend their rally from across the country, the police have planned for about 50,000, the capacity of the Ramlila Maidan. Police have said any overflow would be held back on the surrounding streets.
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory on route diversions and restrictions in parts of Central Delhi. The restrictions will remain in place from 10 am to 5pm.
Netaji Subhash Marg T-Point
Ranjeet Singh Flyover at Barakhamba Road
Bhavbhuti Marg–DDU Marg Red Light
Rahul Gandhi urges protesters to ‘march and shop’; support traders
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged those participating in the INDIA bloc rally to support Delhi traders and make purchases for the festive season while attending the protest.
“I want those lakhs of people coming to Delhi from outside to support the traders here. Protest, march, hold rallies, and along with that, do a little shopping too - it will benefit the traders,” Rahul said in a post on X
Why the protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar?
While the Opposition has levelled allegations of “vote chori” and objected to the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in states several times in the past, a fresh row erupted against CEC Gyanesh Kumar after an Indian Express report last month.
The report said Election Commissioners had objected to decisions made by the CEC 14 times over a 10-month period. While the poll body maintained that all its decisions were unanimous, the report gave fresh momentum to the Opposition's allegations of “vote chori”, following which protests were called by student organisations, INDIA bloc parties and the Cockroach Janta Party.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: ‘Coming storm will sweep Gyanesh away,’ says Congress leader Pawan Khera
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Congress leader Pawan Khera, speaking about the Opposition rally, said, “This is the calm before the storm. The coming storm will sweep Gyanesh away, and Amit Shah and Narendra Modi will also not remain in their positions.”
He told news agency PTI, “Will traders not suffer losses because of the BJP's rally? Will they suffer losses only because of the Opposition's rally? Ask them, please. Under what pressure do they make traders write letters and then organise rallies themselves? Nitin Nabin held a rally on Wednesday when the markets were open. Did traders suffer losses or benefit from it?”
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: ‘Limits of injustice crossed,’ says Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav
Delhi protest LIVE: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday claimed “limits of injustice” had been “crossed”, while slamming the BJP for alleged voter deletions.
“Now, even the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh has himself admitted that 1.27 crore votes have been reduced. And when did he remember this? Only after he lost the MLC election. Those who used to talk about a “double-engine government” have now become “double zero,”” Yadav told PTI news agency.
Delhi protest LIVE: BJP workers gather for protest against 1984 anti-Sikh riots
Delhi protest LIVE: BJP is holding a counter protest in west Delhi ahead of Ramlila rally by INDIA bloc. Party leaders and workers have gathered for the march, which will begin from Hari Nagar bus depot to Tilak Nagar and will be led by Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri. Various Sikh organisations will also join.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Bengal Youth Congress, MP Adiwasi Congress groups march towards Ramlila Maidan
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Groups from West Bengal Pradesh Youth Congress and Madhya Pradesh Adiwasi Congress marched towards Ramlila Maidan from the inner circle in Connaught Place on Sunday, ahead of the INDIA bloc rally.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: 'Will put EC's truth in front of the people today,' says Kapil Sibal as he arrives at Kharge's residence
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal arrived at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence ahead of the INDIA bloc march and rally.
“We will put EC's truth in front of the people today,” he told news agency PTI.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: SFI leaders, workers hold march to Ramlila Maidan ahead of Opposition march
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Leaders and workers of the Students' Federation of India (SFI) on Sunday held a march from Surjeet Bhawan to Ramlila Maidan to join the INDIA bloc's mega rally against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, ANI news agency reported.
Earlier in the day, student activists affiliated with the SFI gathered at Harkishan Singh Surjeet Bhawan to begin their march towards Ramlila Maidan. The INDIA bloc's ‘Dilli Chalo’ march will begin at 12pm from Connaught Place-Minto Road junction.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Crowd swells at Ramlila Maidan ahead of the Opposition rally
VIDEO | Delhi: Scenes from Ramlila Maidan where INDIA bloc is going to hold 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' rally today. The supporters have started gathering at the protest site. #INDIABloc #ChaloDilli #VoteBachaoDeshBachao https://t.co/FXrS4zoeT8— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 1, 2026
VIDEO | Delhi: Scenes from Ramlila Maidan where INDIA bloc is going to hold 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' rally today. The supporters have started gathering at the protest site. #INDIABloc #ChaloDilli #VoteBachaoDeshBachao https://t.co/FXrS4zoeT8
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: People have started gathering at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan ahead of INDIA bloc's ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ rally, PTI news agency reported.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: ‘Voice raised at the Ramlila rally must be carried into Parliament,’ says TMC MP Sagarika Ghose ahead of protest
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: TMC MP Sagarika Ghose, ahead of the Opposition protest march and rally at Ramlila Maidan, said, “The voice raised at the Ramlila rally must be carried into Parliament, and formal proceedings should take place during the Winter Session to ensure that Gyanesh Kumar is officially removed from his post through due process.”
Ghose told PTI news agency that the rally would be “very impactful and important”.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: DCP says supporters began arriving from 5.30 am, highlights police plan for ‘Dilli Chalo’ march route
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: DCP Central Rohit Rajbir said that supporters of the INDIA bloc began arriving at the Ramlila Maidan from 5.30 am on Sunday.
“Our arrangements are very well-organised; we are facilitating the arrival of participants while also ensuring that local residents are not inconvenienced in any way,” he told news agency ANI.
He added that the police had made arrangements at the venue and were facilitating the arrival of protesters. “We also have a plan in place for the route of the march, which is scheduled to take place in a few hours…” the DCP said.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: DCP Central lists out security measures, says over 200 cameras at Ramlila Maidan
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: DCP Central Rohit Rajbir said the entire area around the Ramlila Maidan had been covered with over 200 CCTV camera, adding that the organisers have a control room.
“Regarding security here at Ramlila Maidan—the organisers have set up various enclosures, and we have police personnel stationed within them. There are also pathways between these enclosures, where our police personnel are deployed to ensure the area remains secure,” Rajbir told news agency ANI.
“Furthermore, there are many volunteers present—including members of the 'Seva Dal,' the Civil Defence Committee, and representatives from local residents' associations—who are assisting us,” Rajbir said, adding that the volunteers were helping with crowd management.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: CJP says won't join Opposition protest, but extends support
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday said the organisation would not join INDIA bloc's protest, but extended support.
“We support the protest tomorrow, we stand in solidarity, but the Cockroach Janta Party is an independent organisation; it is a neutral platform, and we want to keep it that way,” Dipke said.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Protesters arriving from Punjab report heavy delays, routes blockades
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: rotesters arriving from Punjab for the Opposition rally reported heavy delays and route blockades along the Haryana border, news agency ANI reported.
Baljinder Singh, a protestor from Firozpur, alleged that thousands of vehicles remained stranded overnight due to barricading on the Punjab-Haryana corridor.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: ‘Set to be a historic one,’ says SP leader ST Hasan on Opposition rally
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Samajwadi Party leader ST Hasan said the Opposition rally in Delhi on Sunday was “set to be a historic one”.
“If the govt doesn’t interfere and allows the rally to take place, it is set to be a historic one. This rally is about saving the nation, protecting the Constitution, and safeguarding our democracy.,” Hasan told news agency ANI.
He added, “We believe it is the duty of every Indian to stand up for their country and support this rally to protect our democracy.”
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: INDIA bloc leaders, supporters gather outside Himachal Bhawan
VIDEO | Delhi: INDIA bloc to hold mega rally against CEC, SIR today. Visuals of party workers gathring outside Himachal Bhawan. #INDIAblocprotest https://t.co/5dLiyKyWvx— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 1, 2026
VIDEO | Delhi: INDIA bloc to hold mega rally against CEC, SIR today. Visuals of party workers gathring outside Himachal Bhawan. #INDIAblocprotest https://t.co/5dLiyKyWvx
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Leaders from the INDIA bloc and their supporters were seen gathering outside the Himachal Bhawan on Sunday, ahead of the protest march and rally against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, PTI news agency reported.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: ‘Chalo India’ posters in Central Delhi
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Posters announcing the INDIA bloc's ‘Chalo Delhi’ march were put up outside Ramlila Maidan ahead of the Opposition's mega rally on Sunday.
The INDIA bloc is organising the ‘Chalo Delhi’ march as part of its protest against alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and the SIR exercise.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: 'Businessmen are worried,' says Dilip Ghosh
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Speaking to reporters about Rahul Gandhi's appeal ahead of the Ramlila Maidan rally, West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh said, “...For so long, they have ruined the markets in the name of protests, bringing commerce to a standstill. Businessmen are worried. Now they are suddenly calling on people to shop. But who will actually shop? They pay people to show up! It would certainly be a good thing if they did some shopping.”
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Cutouts of Congress leaders outside Ramlila Maidan - Visuals
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Cutouts of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and others have been put up outside Ramlila Maidan ahead of the INDIA bloc's mega rally against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: BJP's 1984 anti-Sikh riots protest to counter Oppn's ‘Chalo Dilli’ march
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: While the Opposition is staging a ‘Chalo Dilli’ march at Ramlila Maidan, the ruling BJP is mounting a counter-offensive with a march in West Delhi to remember the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, ANI news agency reported.
The BJP had earlier accused the Congress of f holding a political rally on the anniversary of the violence. The BJP march will begin at 11:30 am from Hari Nagar Bus Depot to Tilak Nagar Metro Station in West Delhi, and will be led by Union minister Hardeep Puri and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, among others.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Security deployed outside Ramlila Maidan
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Security personnel have been deployed outside the Ramlila Maidan ahead of the INDIA bloc rally.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Left parties' supporters arrive in Delhi
VIDEO | Delhi: Left parties’ supporters arrive at New Delhi Railway Station to participate in the ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/ZybPXuy8BA— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 1, 2026
VIDEO | Delhi: Left parties’ supporters arrive at New Delhi Railway Station to participate in the ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/ZybPXuy8BA
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Supporters of Left parties arrived at the New Delhi railway station to attend the INDIA bloc rally.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Visuals from Ramlila Maidan ahead of rally
VIDEO | Delhi: INDIA bloc to hold mega rally against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls at Ramlila Maidan today; visuals from the venue. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/IL9GSw9dRy— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 1, 2026
VIDEO | Delhi: INDIA bloc to hold mega rally against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls at Ramlila Maidan today; visuals from the venue. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) https://t.co/IL9GSw9dRy
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Visuals from Ramlila Maidan in Delhi ahead of the INDIA bloc rally.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: APMA says daily wage labourers to suffer financial distress
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Key office-bearers of the Automotive Parts Merchant Association (APMA) told news agency ANI that while they are not opposed to democratic protests, the timing and choice of venue would affect trade.
“Ramlila Maidan is located in the middle of Asia’s largest commercial zone—with major markets like Chandni Chowk, Sadar Bazaar, Daryaganj, Mori Gate, and Kashmere Gate within a three-kilometre radius,” APMA president Vinay Narang said.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: ‘Chalo Dilli’ march to begin at 12 pm
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a post said the ‘Chalo Dilli’ march would begin from the Connaught Place Minto Road Junction at 12 pm.
The protesters will then march to Ajmeri Gate and then Ramlila Maidan, where the INDIA bloc rally is scheduled to be held.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: ‘If we were in power, this issue would not have arisen,’ says Congress leader Meira Kumar
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Speaking on the opposition's allegations against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, former Lok Sabha speaker and Congress leader Meira Kumar told ANI news agency, “I stated at the very beginning: if we were in power and I were the Speaker, this issue would not have arisen in the first place...”
She further called for the resignation of the CEC.
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi inspects preparations
INDIA bloc rally LIVE: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi inspected preparations for the upcoming INDIA bloc mega rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi, ANI news agency reported.
Meanwhile, ahead of the rally, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on October 31, urged protesters attending the November 1 INDIA bloc mega rally to support Delhi traders on the festive occasion of Diwali.
