CJI Kant Rejects INDIA Bloc's Meeting Request on SIR Halt, Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation
The opposition sought to raise electoral irregularities, roll revision and police action concerns before its planned march to the Supreme Court.
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined a request from INDIA bloc leaders to meet on Monday, October 12, 2026, confirming his refusal to The Hindu with unspecified reasons.
- Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge requested the meeting to submit a memorandum regarding alleged electoral irregularities ahead of a planned march to the Supreme Court on Monday.
- Gandhi and Kharge sought a time slot between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, halting of the Special Intensive Revision, and removal of electronic voting machines.
- Authorities imposed Section 133 BNSS across parts of Delhi to prohibit unauthorized gatherings, while Chief Minister Rekha Gupta praised the Delhi Police for managing recent demonstrations in the capital.
- Gandhi urged supporters to "Daro mat," alleging that peaceful protesters were beaten by police and BJP goons, stating "They came with love in their hearts, not hatred or anger.
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CJI rejects Rahul Gandhi's meeting request over 'vote chori' ahead of INDIA bloc's march to Supreme Court
Opposition parties have announced a protest march to the Supreme Court on Monday and submit a memorandum to the CJI over allegations of 'vote chori', the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and their demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
CJI Surya Kant declines Opposition leaders' request for meet over SIR, CEC Gyanesh Kumar; cites judicial propriety
The Opposition’s proposed intervention also comes amid its continuing campaign against the SIR exercise and allegations of irregularities in electoral rolls.
CJI rejects INDIA bloc leaders' request for meeting, asks to move court
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant has rejected the INDIA bloc leaders' request for a meeting to submit a representation over alleged electoral irregularities, stating that they should approach the court by filing a petition as the matter is already sub judice.
CJI Surya Kant declines Rahul, Kharge meeting on vote chori plea
Chief Justice Surya Kant has declined to meet Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge over the vote chori issue. The refusal comes just before the opposition's planned march to the Supreme Court, intensifying the political row over electoral demands.
CJI Rejects INDIA Bloc Leaders’ Request for Meeting, Asks Them to File Petition in Court
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to sources, the response emphasised that the issues raised by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and the delegation would be more appropriately addressed through judicial proceedings rather than by submitting a memorandum through the administrative route. India News | CJI Rejects INDIA Bloc Leaders’ Request for Meeting, Asks Them to File Petition in Court.
On Monday, INDIA Bloc leaders were scheduled to meet with Chief Justice Surya Kant to submit their memorandum. However, according to sources, CJI Surya Kant has rejected the INDIA Bloc leaders' request for a meeting. He also provided the reason for his refusal in an emailed response.
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