‘Not the India We Want’: Rahul Gandhi Announces March to Supreme Court Over SIR and ‘Vote Chori’

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has announced a march to the Supreme Court on Monday, October 12, to protest what he has described as “vote chori” and raise concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Gandhi has called on opposition parties, civil society organisations and citizens to participate in the march, which he said would bring together people across political parties, genders, castes, communities and states.

Memorandum to the Chief Justice of India

According to Gandhi's announcement on social media platform X, participants in the march plan to submit a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India. The memorandum is expected to demand an end to alleged electoral malpractice, a halt to the SIR exercise and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The Congress leader has framed the proposed demonstration as a broader effort to defend electoral integrity and raise questions about the electoral roll revision process. The demands reflect the opposition's concerns about the conduct of electoral administration and the need to ensure that eligible voters can exercise their democratic rights.

Rahul Gandhi's Allegations Over Police Action

Gandhi has also accused the Delhi Police of using force against protesters. He further alleged that individuals associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had joined in the violence.

These claims are allegations made by Gandhi and should be distinguished from independently established findings. Further details about the incident and any official response would be needed to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged violence.

Opposition's Concerns Over Electoral Rolls

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has become a political point of contention, with opposition leaders raising concerns about its implementation and potential implications for voters. The proposed march is intended to bring these concerns before the country's highest court through a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India.

The demands announced by Gandhi include stopping the SIR process and seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The announcement does not, by itself, establish whether the Supreme Court will consider the memorandum as a formal legal submission or take any specific action in response.

Political Significance

The proposed march highlights the continuing confrontation between the Congress-led opposition and the BJP over electoral processes and institutional accountability. By inviting political parties and civil society groups to participate, Gandhi has sought to present the protest as an issue extending beyond a single political party.

The march's significance will depend on participation, the response from election authorities and the subsequent course of any legal or political proceedings. The allegations of vote theft and police violence remain claims that require assessment against verifiable evidence and official records.

Source: Express Web Desk, The Indian Express
Updated: October 11, 2026, at 10:33 PM IST
Proposed march date: Monday, October 12, 2026