Political activity in the national capital has intensified as Delhi Police has officially granted permission to the Congress party to host a major political rally at the historic Ramlila Ground on November 1. A senior police official confirmed on Saturday that the necessary no-objection certificate for the event has been successfully issued, setting the stage for administrative preparations to maintain strict law and order during the gathering.
Coordination Between Police and Organizers
To ensure the event proceeds smoothly without administrative hurdles, Deputy Commissioner of Police Central Rohit Rajvir Singh provided specific details regarding the official approval. Rohit Rajvir Singh stated, "Indian National Congress has planned to hold a rally at Ramlila Ground on November 1 and requested the necessary NOC from Delhi Police." To accommodate these plans and secure the venue, the permission has been officially granted for a specific duration spanning from October 25 to November 3. Furthermore, traffic police and various other relevant agencies are maintaining continuous communication with the event organizers to manage traffic flow properly and prevent any disruptions.
INDIA Bloc Meeting and the SIR Controversy
This upcoming demonstration directly stems from a recent high-level meeting held by the opposition INDIA bloc to finalize a joint strategy. On September 30, opposition parties formulated a collaborative action plan that explicitly includes organizing widespread rallies and a save democracy march across the region. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge noted during the deliberations that all participating parties share a consensus regarding the demand that future elections should utilize ballot papers instead of electronic voting machines.
Election Commission Response and Internal Procedures
The core catalyst for these discussions was a published media report highlighting that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek जोशी had formally raised objections over a ten-month period regarding multiple orders linked to the SIR process. The report indicated these officials claimed decisions were executed without their direct knowledge or recommendations. In response to the scrutiny sparked by these revelations, the Election Commission maintained that divergent views and internal discussions are entirely normal within any institution. The commission further emphasized that all its directives possess complete legal validity and are strictly executed according to established legal protocols.
