Opposition Protests Intensify Amid Supreme Court Proceedings
Opposition parties and supporters staged significant protests near the Supreme Court, particularly on Bhagwan Das Road and Barakhamba Road. The Delhi Police and paramilitary forces engaged in efforts to disperse crowds, leading to confrontations and detentions. Political leaders participated actively, using trucks to address demonstrators. Concurrently, on October 12, 2026, the Centre's decision to de-notify Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site drew strong condemnation from youth groups and opposition leaders, who argued it infringes on citizens' rights to protest. In a related development, Rahul Gandhi and ten leaders from the INDIA bloc filed a petition in the Supreme Court addressing concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging violations of constitutional rights and seeking various directives from the Election Commission of India.
Published 1 day ago • 12 Oct 2026, 10:25 PM IST