Delhi Tightens Security Ahead of INDIA Bloc's Protest March

High security is in place in Central Delhi as the INDIA bloc prepares to lead a protest march to the Supreme Court over alleged electoral irregularities, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Opposition leaders have called on citizens across the country to join the agitation. Security has been tightened with barricades at multiple locations, while entry and exit at several metro stations will remain closed from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM on October 12, 2026, for security



reasons.

Security personnel have been deployed at Barakhamba Road, near Mandi House. Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have also been deployed alongside Delhi Police personnel. 

The entry and exit gates of Patel Chowk, Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat and Barakhamba Road metro stations will remain closed until 4:00 PM. On Sunday, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi called on other opposition parties to join the protest march.