Opposition MPs Halted by Police During Protest Against Alleged Bihar Voter Fraud

Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc, led by Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest march from Parliament to the Election Commission's headquarters to oppose the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, alleging voter fraud ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The protest was halted by Delhi Police, who cited lack of permission, but MPs continued chanting slogans like 'vote chor' and demanded transparency and accountability from the Election Commission. Leaders such as Samajwadi Party's Dimple Yadav and RJD's Manoj Jha criticized the commission for alleged electoral malpractices, including vote theft and booth capturing, and its refusal to share classified data despite Supreme Court directives. Congress MPs accused the police of acting on government orders to obstruct the march, vowing to persist in their efforts to highlight alleged efforts to disenfranchise voters. The protest drew historical parallels to Gandhi's Dandi March, emphasizing the opposition's commitment to protecting democratic integrity amid heightened tensions over the electoral process. Security measures were increased around the Election Commission’s office, reflecting the seriousness of the political standoff.