Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has announced a march from Connaught Place to Ramlila Maidan on November 1, ahead of the INDIA bloc's mega rally. In response, the BJP has also declared a foot march on the same day, moving from Tilak Nagar to Hari Nagar.
INDIA Bloc's 'Chalo Delhi' March
When & Where: November 1 at 12:00 PM, starting from the junction of Minto Road and Connaught Place to Ramlila Maidan.
The Issue: According to Rahul Gandhi, the march is directed against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and alleged "vote theft."
Appeal: Rahul Gandhi released a video message on Friday, calling upon people to join the march in large numbers.
What Follows: The march will conclude with a massive rally of the opposition alliance at Ramlila Maidan.
BJP's Counter Foot March
According to news agency IANS, the BJP has planned a foot march on the same day from Tilak Nagar to Hari Nagar in Delhi.
Timing: Sources indicate the march will begin at 11:00 AM.
Participation: Around 5,000 people are expected to participate, including victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and their families.
Key Figures: Prominent Sikh leaders and senior members of the BJP are set to attend, with Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri also joining the march.
Head-to-Head Political Showdown
A major political face-off is expected in the national capital on November 1 as both political camps flex their muscles. The BJP's announcement of a parallel march is being viewed as a direct response to the opposition's mega rally.