INDIA Bloc Protest Highlights: A day after several opposition leaders, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, were detained and later released during protests in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, the INDIA bloc has planned a larger demonstration today.
Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is also likely to join the protest.
On Wednesday, the opposition parties had worked out a plan to move together after a luncheon meeting hosted by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The parties arranged three air-conditioned buses to transport the MPs, coordinating the movement and ensuring representation from different constituents of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). The buses were stopped at Ashoka Road, near the Shangri-La hotel, about two kilometres from Jantar Mantar.
Then followed a high-drama in the national capital, with several opposition leaders being detained after they staged a sit-in and raised slogans demanding the poll body chief's resignation.
Here are the highlights on INDIA bloc protest:
INDIA Bloc Protest LIVE: 10 INDIA Bloc Leaders To Meet President Tomorrow, Seek Gyanesh Kumar's Removal
Escalating their four-day campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, MPs from the INDIA bloc are scheduled to gather at the Central Hall of the old Parliament building tomorrow at 3:00 PM, according to sources. The alliance leaders are planning to march from Parliament House to Rashtrapati Bhavan to submit a demand for the CEC's removal.
A delegation of 10 senior leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and Tejashwi Yadav—is set to meet the President. Sources indicated that while the alliance originally requested permission for 24 leaders, Rashtrapati Bhavan scaled it down to 15 and eventually capped the meeting at 10 leaders, with the exact time slot yet to be confirmed.
INDIA Bloc Protest LIVE: Derek O'Brien Says Protest To Continue Tomorrow
Derek O'Brien signalled that the Opposition's joint offensive is set to continue tomorrow.
INDIA Bloc Protest LIVE: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Slams Gyanesh Kumar
Speaking on the ongoing protests, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy stated that the agitation is being held for the citizens of the country rather than just Congress workers. He alleged that efforts are being made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to remove the voting rights of poor, Dalit, Adivasi, and minority communities across India.
"Great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose, and Bhagat Singh sacrificed their lives for India's freedom, and Dr. BR Ambedkar gave every citizen the equal right to vote. Realising that agencies like ED, IT, and CBI cannot protect their position, they are now trying to strip away the poor's power to choose their government," Reddy said.
Election Commission Row LIVE: Rahul Gandhi Departs Rajghat, Rapid Action Force Deployed At Gate
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has left the Rajghat protest site. Meanwhile, security has been further stepped up at the main entrance, with Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel and heavy police deployment moving toward the gate to manage crowd movement.
INDIA Bloc Protest LIVE: Congress Workers Gather At Rajghat Gate
Congress workers and INDIA bloc supporters have gathered outside the Rajghat gate as Opposition leaders and MPs arrive at the Gandhi Smarak. Security has been heavily deployed in and around the area, with police establishing barricades to manage the crowd.
Opposition Protest LIVE: Congress Party Shares Video Of INDIA Bloc MPs Meet
Chaliye Shuru Karte Hain 😉 https://t.co/OlD7qcN74R
— Congress (@INCIndia) October 8, 2026
Election Commission Row LIVE: Opposition MPs To March To Rajghat Shortly
INDIA bloc MPs will be marching to Rajghat shortly.
They met and discussed the forward strategy at a cafe in Delhi.
Opposition Protest LIVE: INDIA Bloc Protesters Outside Moets Cafe In Delhi
INDIA bloc protesters gathered at Moets Cafe in Delhi to discuss their strategy forward.
Opposition Protest LIVE: Delhi Court Agrees To Hear Plea Challenging Denial Of Permission To Protest At Jantar Mantar
The Delhi High Court has agreed to list tomorrow the Indian Youth Congress' (IYC) plea challenging Delhi Police's order denying them permission to protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The matter was mentioned before the High Court today, seeking an urgent hearing.
The court said that the case will be listed; if not, they can mention the matter again tomorrow.
Opposition Protest LIVE: 10 INDIA Bloc Leaders Get Permission To Meet President Tomorrow
10 leaders of the INDIA bloc have been given an appointment to meet the President tomorrow. The alliance had requested time for 15 leaders; however, Rashtrapati Bhavan asked them to reduce the delegation.
The leaders include Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Mamata Banerjee, among others.
Election Commission Row LIVE: Gyanesh Kumar's Security Heightened Amid Protests - Watch
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's security has been heightened amid the Opposition's widespread protests.
#BREAKING | Chief Election Commission Gyanesh Kumar's security beefed up as Congress announces widespread protest NDTV's @aishvaryjain joins @ParmeshwarBawa with more details https://t.co/ofnpIBST6E
— NDTV (@ndtv) October 8, 2026
INDIA Bloc Protest LIVE: Congress President Invites INDIA Bloc MPs For Lunch
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has invited INDIA bloc MPs for lunch a day after a massive stir.
#BREAKING | Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge invites INDIA bloc MPs for lunch a day after massive stir NDTV's @aishvaryjain reports https://t.co/75YjRmJlX9
— NDTV (@ndtv) October 8, 2026
INDIA Bloc Protest LIVE: Opposition MPs To Meet At Cafe Around 1:45 PM, Likely To Go To Rajghat
The Opposition MPs will be meeting at a cafe in Delhi today around 1:45 PM to discuss what happened yesterday and the forward strategy.
They are likely to march to Rajghat after the meeting.
INDIA Bloc Protest LIVE: Case Against Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi For "Misconduct" During Delhi Protests
The Delhi Police have filed a case against Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and several of their leaders and workers for allegedly assaulting police, obstructing government work, pushing, and misbehaving with them during the protest in Delhi.
INDIA Bloc Protest LIVE: Opposition MPs Expected To Gather After Noon In Delhi
The INDIA bloc is set to intensify its protest in Delhi today, with Opposition MPs expected to gather after noon in Delhi.
The MPs may also march to Rajghat.
Congress has called October 8 a “Black Day” nationwide.
INDIA Bloc Protest LIVE: Opposition MPs To Stage Protest Today
INDIA bloc MPs will stage a bigger protest on the ground on Thursday against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, opposition leaders said on Wednesday, after they were stopped from reaching Jantar Mantar during a coordinated mobilisation involving the members of Parliament of several parties.
The decision to hold another protest was discussed among the parties on Wednesday, with the leaders saying more MPs would join the agitation.
