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Congress Plans National Protests Over Electoral Commission Row
The Indian National Congress has called for nationwide demonstrations on October 8, marking October 7 as 'Black Day' in response to the detention of senior party leaders during protests over electoral procedures. The move follows the second round of arrests of key INDIA Bloc figures within 24 hours.
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The Congress party has announced plans for countrywide agitation on October 8, designating October 7 as 'Black Day' amid escalating tensions with the Election Commission. The decision comes after senior party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were detained for a second time in as many days while protesting against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
The INDIA Bloc alliance has voiced strong objections to the electoral commission's procedures, with the Congress asserting that the measures undermine democratic principles. The repeated detention of prominent opposition figures has intensified criticism from alliance partners, who view the actions as an attempt to suppress legitimate political dissent.
Party officials have mobilized cadres across states to participate in the planned October 8 demonstrations, signaling a coordinated push-back against government policies. The nationwide protests are expected to highlight the opposition's concerns regarding electoral processes and the treatment of political leaders engaged in peaceful demonstrations.
The escalating confrontation reflects deepening friction between the opposition alliance and the ruling establishment over governance and institutional functioning. Political observers suggest the planned agitation could further polarize the political landscape in the coming weeks.