India: Opposition Leaders March in New Delhi Protesting Election Commission

Opposition bloc parties marched toward the Election Commission offices, prompting Delhi police to step up security and restrict traffic.

Leaders of India's opposition alliance launched a protest march toward the Central Election Commission headquarters in New Delhi, media outlets Amar Ujala and The Hindu reported. Members of parliament and senior opposition figures gathered at the parliament building in the capital to demonstrate against the Chief Election Commissioner.

In response to the demonstration, Delhi police reinforced security forces and imposed traffic restrictions across several locations in the city center. According to the reports, the primary opposition party is working to invite additional factions outside the formal coalition to join the march, including AAP and DMK.

Further details regarding the protest and subsequent steps have not yet been released.