The march, branded by Gandhi as a fight for democracy and justice, draws participants from diverse civil society organizations, student groups, and opposition factions. Congress MP Jebi Mather described the assembly as a non-partisan movement of citizens united to protect democratic integrity. The escalation follows Gandhi’s allegations that Delhi Police and BJP workers used force against peaceful protesters demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Security remains absolute in the capital. Delhi Police, supported by the Rapid Action Force and CRPF, have installed barricades across key transit points. Authorities have shuttered entry and exit gates at major metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat, until 4:00 PM. Opposition leaders have condemned these closures as a direct attempt to stifle dissent, with MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna claiming the government is actively obstructing young voters through administrative hurdles like Form 6 and the deletion of electoral rolls. Despite the heavy police presence and blocked routes, organizers insist the movement will continue, framing the day as a historic stand against institutional overreach.
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