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oi-Ashish Rana
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi approached the Supreme Court on Monday, 12 October, challenging the Election Commission of India’s functioning over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The legal challenge came as opposition leaders took their protest to the streets of Delhi, with Rahul Gandhi leading the INDIA bloc’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ march from Connaught Place towards the Supreme Court.
On October 12, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed a Supreme Court petition challenging the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision process amid alleged irregularities, as INDIA bloc leaders marched in Delhi.
Congress Takes SIR Dispute to Supreme Court
The writ petition, titled Rahul Gandhi vs Election Commission of India, was filed by Advocate-on-Record S Prasanna shortly before the court’s filing counter was scheduled to close. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was also reported to be part of the legal challenge.
The petition targets alleged irregularities in the SIR process, which involves the revision of electoral rolls. However, the specific grounds raised by the petitioners and the relief they have requested from the court are yet to be disclosed.
Rahul Gandhi’s legal team also reportedly approached the Supreme Court Registry seeking additional time to submit the petition in person.
Supreme Court Permits Congress Delegation
The court earlier permitted a delegation of 10 to 15 Congress leaders to enter the filing counter within its premises to submit the petition against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the alleged vote theft. Reports said the delegation would remain outside the high-security zone.
Opposition Continues Protest Despite CJI’s Response
The INDIA bloc went ahead with its march despite Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declining a request for a meeting with opposition MPs over the issue.
Announcing the protest on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, “March for Democracy. March for Justice. Chalo Dilli.”
LIVE: March For Democracy – Supreme Court, New Delhi https://t.co/1K8bMjLqCu
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 12, 2026
The opposition’s campaign centres on allegations against the Election Commission and concerns over the electoral process.
CJI Says Every Citizen Can Approach Supreme Court
Responding to the wider issue of access to justice, CJI Surya Kant said every Indian citizen had the right to approach the Supreme Court and that its doors were open to everyone.
The court’s next steps will depend on the petition and the issues raised by the Congress leaders. Details of the requested relief remain awaited.
