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Opposition INDIA Bloc Holds Rally, Attacks Election Commissioner
The INDIA bloc, an opposition alliance, held a rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan. During the event, opposition leaders attacked Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with some calling his appointment a 'treason against the constitution' and alleging 'vote theft'. Rahul Gandhi stated that Gyanesh Kumar would be jailed and that the Prime Minister and Home Minister could not escape legal action. The rally was preceded by a march from Ramlila Maidan, with Congress leader KC Venugopal claiming the city was flooded with people. Security forces were deployed, with reports indicating a large police presence and CCTV surveillance.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): The Wire
- Centre (14): Business Standard, DNA (Daily News & Analysis), Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Hindustan Times, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Outlook India, The Free Press Journal, The New Indian Express, The Quint, The Statesman, The Tribune
- Right (3): India Today, Republic World, The Pioneer