Rahul Gandhi to lead nationwide march to Supreme Court demanding vote‑theft ban, SIR halt and resignation of Gyanesh Kumar

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi announced a march to the Supreme Court on Monday, 12 October, to submit a memorandum demanding an end to vote‑theft, a halt to SIR and the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. The call follows a protest by Delhi’s youth yesterday, which turned violent when police and BJP supporters beat demonstrators. The young participants had gathered peacefully, carrying messages of love rather than anger. Gandhi urged people from all opposition parties, civil‑society groups and citizens of every gender, caste, community and state to join the march. He said the memorandum will be handed to the Chief Justice of India on behalf of the nation. The demands target alleged vote‑theft, the SIR programme and call for Gyanesh Kumar to step down. Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, saying they cannot silence India’s voice. He urged participants not to fear and pledged that the march will be conducted with love, brotherhood and patriotism. ## Context The Supreme Court is India’s highest judicial body and can hear petitions that seek constitutional remedies. Filing a memorandum there is a way for citizens or groups to request judicial intervention. Rahul Gandhi, as the opposition leader in the Lok Sabha, often leads protests against the ruling party.