Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on October 25, 2026, thanked the BJP for promoting the INDIA bloc rally set for November 1. He alleged that votes are being stolen and urged citizens to join the protest. Meanwhile, traders warned of a ₹10,000 crore loss, while the BJP accused the opposition of anarchy.
Heartfelt thanks to BJP for 'promoting' INDIA bloc rally with great enthusiasm: Rahul left Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. File Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/f5o9nt/article71622828.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-22T101822Z_1403195616_RC2D0OAJUOYK_RTRMADP_3_INDIA-POLITICS-ART.JPG STRINGER FILE PHOTO: File Photo: Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addresses students at an event in Chennai, India, October 10, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo/File Photo
The INDIA bloc rally is part of a series of opposition protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the CEC's "poll irregularities"
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday (October 25, 2026) gave a sarcastic "heartfelt thank you" to the BJP and its allies for "promoting" the INDIA bloc rally against 'vote chori' on November 1 "so enthusiastically" and ensuring its call reaches as many people as possible.
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The INDIA bloc rally is part of a series of opposition protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the CEC's "poll irregularities".
Mr. Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, alleged that people's votes are being stolen. "We will not tolerate this silently under any circumstances," he said.
"Names have been struck off the electoral rolls. Rules and laws have been flouted. And those who dared to ask questions were met with batons. Now, the nation will provide an answer," Mr. Gandhi said in his post in Hindi on X.
"November 1st -- Chalo Delhi. 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' people's march and mega rally," Mr. Gandhi said. "Students, farmers, labourers, women, the youth, and traders -- everyone who cares about democracy must join us."
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"The vote is yours. The fight is also yours," Mr. Gandhi added. "PS: A heartfelt thank you to the BJP and its allies for promoting this event so enthusiastically and ensuring its call reaches as many people as possible."
Just keep this same energy and dedication going for the next seven days, Mr. Gandhi added in his swipe at the BJP.
The BJP on Saturday (October 24, 2026) had lashed out at the Congress over INDIA bloc's upcoming rally in Delhi, alleging that Rahul Gandhi is "adamant" on holding the event on November 1 to rub salt to the wounds of the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
Congress general secretary (Organisation) K. C. Venugopal described the 'Dilli Chalo march' to Ramlila Maidan as the Party's biggest against "vote chori".
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The Party said its November 1 rally will send a strong message that the Opposition group is united in protecting democracy and "driving vote chors out of power".
Leaders of the Opposition INDIA bloc will hold a "public impeachment" of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on October 30 and announce a public verdict against him.
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The "mock Parliament" would be held at Hotel Ashok, where all opposition MPs and top leaders would be present, it is learnt.