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Rahul Gandhi’s INDIA Bloc Files Vote-Theft Petition at Supreme Court

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 4:26 AM UTC · How we work

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Gandhi backs protesters

On Oct 12 2026, Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc marched to the Supreme Court to petition Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote theft.
The protest highlighted police brutality, with tactics like detention centres and internet shutdowns, raising constitutional concerns.
Gandhi pledged Congress backing for injured student protesters, calling them the party’s “shers” and “shernis”.
The march drew several thousand participants, including students, opposition leaders and left-wing activists, showing solidarity.

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Police backing allegation

On 12 October 2026, Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc marched to the Supreme Court to file a petition against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar alleging vote-theft.
Gandhi claimed police officers and officials are secretly backing the protest against the election chief.
Injured protesters met at Sonia Gandhi’s residence, and Gandhi urged them to record police misconduct.
Home Minister Amit Shah warned BJP expects a 2029 majority and predicted a Congress defeat.

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Historical Context

In 1999, India conducted its first general election using electronic voting machines (EVMs) after the Supreme Court’s 1998 directive, reshaping electoral integrity. The Election Commission deployed 1.5 million EVMs at 600,000 stations, achieving a 99.9% functional rate and reassuring the BJP and Congress. Similarly, in October 2026 Rahul Gandhi and Amit Shah petitioned the Supreme Court over alleged vote theft by Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, recalling credibility battles. The 1999 EVM rollout showed technology can curb disputes, prompting today’s parties to demand digital audits and stricter oversight to safeguard India’s democratic process.

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Gandhi backs protesters

On Oct 12 2026, Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc marched to the Supreme Court to petition Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged vote theft.
The protest highlighted police brutality, with tactics like detention centres and internet shutdowns, raising constitutional concerns.
Gandhi pledged Congress backing for injured student protesters, calling them the party’s “shers” and “shernis”.
The march drew several thousand participants, including students, opposition leaders and left-wing activists, showing solidarity.

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