Live: BJP slams Opposition over Delhi protests, says residents are suffering

Live blogDelhi Protest News Live Updates: The Congress-led INDIA bloc is set to march to the Supreme Court on Monday under the banner “Chalo Delhi - March for Democracy”, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of “vote chori”. The protest has drawn sharp reactions from political leaders, with Congress saying the agitation would continue until the CEC resigns, while BJP accused the Opposition of inconveniencing Delhi residents and urged it to present evidence before the Election Commission. The march is scheduled to begin at 1.30 pm from the Connaught Place-Barakhamba Road junction. Ahead of the protest, entry and exit at six Metro stations, Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road, have been shut until 4 pm for security reasons. Interchange facilities remain available at all six stations. Stay tuned to this live blog for the latest developments, political reactions and security updates from Delhi....Read MoreThe march follows protests in Delhi over the alleged manipulation of electoral rolls, with the Congress demanding accountability from the Election Commission. (File photo)Oct 12, 2026 10:13 ISTINDIA Bloc Protest: Opposition should fight responsibly, says BJP MP Eatala RajenderBJP MP Eatala Rajender on Monday criticised the Opposition's protest in Delhi over allegations of "vote chori", saying the demonstration was inconveniencing residents and urging opposition parties to approach the Election Commission with evidence. "People in Delhi are being inconvenienced. They should understand this. They should seek an appointment from the Election Commission and present evidence. They had alleged 'vote chori' in Bihar. But what was the result? They should learn from it," Rajender said. "The Opposition should learn to fight responsibly," he added. #WATCH | Delhi: On protests in Delhi, BJP MP Eatala Rajender says, "People in Delhi are being inconvenienced. They should understand this. They should seek an appointment from the Election Commission and present evidence. They had alleged 'Vote Chori' in Bihar. But what was the result? They should learn from it...The opposition should learn to fight responsibly..." — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 10:02 ISTINDIA Bloc Protest: Stir will continue until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns, says Bhupinder Singh HoodaAhead of the INDIA bloc's protest march to the Supreme Court on Monday, senior Congress leader and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said the demonstration would continue until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigned. #WATCH | Delhi: Ahead of the INDIA bloc's protest march to Supreme Court today, senior Congress leader and former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda says, "The protest has been called by the INDIA bloc. This is to ensure the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He has been exposed, one instance after another, for how he has indulged in discrepancies. A large number of people have come here; they are not going to stop now. The protest will continue until he (CEC Gyanesh Kumar) resigns." — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 10:00 ISTINDIA Bloc Protest: 'Undeclared Emergency' must be fought by every citizen, says MNS leaderMaharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Sandeep Deshpande on Monday called on citizens to protect democracy, describing the current situation in the country as an “undeclared Emergency”, ahead of the INDIA bloc's protest march to the Supreme Court in Delhi over allegations of “vote chori”. “I think the whole nation is now done with all these things, and everyone has to protect democracy. Looking at the history of India, we have always protected democracy. At least in 1975, the Emergency was officially declared. This is now an undeclared Emergency which has to be fought by every citizen,” Deshpande said in Mumbai. Oct 12, 2026 09:56 ISTAnti-CEC Protest Live: Over 200 detained as Delhi protest crackdown continues despite SC interventionPolice detained more than 200 protesters across Delhi as student groups and CJP supporters tried to reach Jantar Mantar on Sunday. The fresh action continued despite Supreme Court scrutiny of the crackdown and allegations over the handling of demonstrators the very same day. Read full story hereOct 12, 2026 09:54 ISTINDIA Bloc Protest: Protests are every citizen's right, says Asaduddin OwaisiAIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi said protests were the right of every citizen, but clarified that he was not associated with the INDIA bloc and would not comment on its march to the Supreme Court over allegations of "vote chori". "Protests, as even stated by the Supreme Court, are the right of each citizen. I am not linked to the INDIA bloc. I cannot comment on this; they can carry on with their programme," Owaisi said. #WATCH | Lucknow, UP | On INDIA Bloc protest, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi says, "Protests, as even stated by the Supreme Court, are the right of each citizen... I am not linked to the INDIA Bloc... I cannot comment on this; they can carry on with their program..." He also says, "We are against the provisions of the law for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner, and it should be abolished along with SIR. As far as INDIA Bloc wants to go and meet the CJI, how are we part of the executive? We are MPs, MPs. How will we meet the Chief Justice of India?... If we have any complaint, it is against the Prime Minister... Just a few days ago, the Standing Committee of One Nation One Election was trying to meet the Supreme Court, but everyone raised their voice that this would be a violation of the separation of powers. The legislature, executive and the judiciary are separate, so this needs to be taken care of." — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 08:57 ISTOpposition Protest Live: Delhi Police files FIR against Kejriwal, AAP leaders over alleged disruption at Bangla SahibThe Delhi Police has registered an FIR following a complaint by the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee against AAP leaders and MLAs, including Arvind Kejriwal, over alleged disruption at the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib premises and the subsequent circulation of misleading videos and social media posts. Police said the video footage submitted with the complaint is being examined as part of the investigation. (ANI) Oct 12, 2026 08:49 ISTINDIA Bloc Protest: Security tightened, barricades set up at Connaught Place ahead of Supreme Court marchHeavy security personnel have been deployed, and police barricades put up at Connaught Place in Delhi ahead of the INDIA bloc's protest march to the Supreme Court on Monday over allegations of "vote chori". #WATCH | Delhi: Ahead of INDIA bloc's protest march to Supreme Court today, security personnel deployed at Connaught Place; Police barricading set up here. https://t.co/bGYv2fg3TS — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 08:13 ISTINDIA Bloc Protest: Congress, Rahul Gandhi bankrupt of agenda, trying to mislead people, says BJP MPBJP Rajya Sabha MP K Laxman accused the Congress and Rahul Gandhi of misleading people over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that the Opposition was trying to create unrest because it could not take on the BJP politically. "The Congress party and Rahul Gandhi are bankrupt of agenda. They are trying to mislead the people in the name of Special Intensive Revision. Congress party knows fully well this process has been done prior to this one eight times when Congress was in power. There was no issue at all," Laxman said. #WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana | BJP Rajya Sabha MP K Laxman says, "The Congress party and Rahul Gandhi are bankrupt of agenda. They are trying to mislead the people in the name of Special Intensive Revision. Congress party knows fully well this process has been done prior to this one eight times when Congress was in power. There was no issue at all. They are trying to make an issue out of no issue... Election Commission has given very clear data about it. In spite of that, they're trying to make a ruckus out of this... People are definitely going to teach them a fitting lesson in a democratic manner. You wanted to create anarchy because you are unable to fight politically with the BJP..." — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 07:48 ISTOpposition Protest News: Visuals from Jantar Mantar ahead of INDIA Bloc's protest today in Delhi #WATCH | Delhi: Visuals from Jantar Mantar ahead of the INDIA bloc's protest scheduled for today in Delhi. https://t.co/UROVmRxA9m — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2026 Oct 12, 2026 07:47 ISTOpposition Protest Live: Delhi Metro shuts entry, exit at six stations ahead of Congress' protestThe entry and exit gates at six Delhi Metro stations, including Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk and Patel Chowk, will remain closed till 4 pm on Monday ahead of a protest announced by the Congress against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said the entry and exit facilities at Janpath, Mandi House, Barakhamba Road, Central Secretariat, Rajiv Chowk and Patel Chowk will be closed due to security reasons. However, interchange facilities will remain available at all the affected stations, the DMRC said in a post on X. "The situation will be reviewed by the security agencies and necessary updates will be shared accordingly. However, interchange facility will remain available at all the concerned metro stations," it further said.