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Police file cases against opposition leaders after Supreme Court march
Four FIRs have been registered following a major demonstration by the INDIA opposition bloc at the Supreme Court, as part of broader protests against the Election Commission. The march took place a day after thousands gathered in central Delhi for one of the capital's largest political mobilisations in recent years.
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Delhi police filed four First Information Reports against opposition leaders and protesters following the INDIA bloc's march to the Supreme Court amid escalating tensions over Election Commission conduct. The cases were registered in connection with the demonstration that saw widespread participation from various opposition parties united under the INDIA coalition banner.
The march represented one of the most significant political mobilisations witnessed in the national capital in recent times, with thousands of protesters converging in central Delhi a day prior. The demonstration reflected growing discontent among opposition parties regarding the Election Commission's functioning and decision-making processes during the current political cycle.
The INDIA bloc, comprising multiple opposition parties, had organised the march as part of coordinated protests challenging what they characterise as institutional bias. The filing of FIRs against participants has intensified the standoff between the opposition coalition and law enforcement agencies.
The incidents underscore the deepening political tensions in the country and reflect sharply divergent positions between the opposition and constitutional authorities on matters of electoral governance. The cases come at a time of heightened political activity and mounting scrutiny of institutional independence.