INDIA Bloc Turns Up Heat on ECI: Akhilesh Yadav Leads Charge Against SIR

The INDIA Bloc’s anti-SIR protest gathered momentum in Delhi as Akhilesh Yadav and DK Shivakumar joined the demonstration. Vote theft allegations, Constitution banners and a Batman-clad protester captured attention during the opposition’s show of strength.

Post Published By: Aditya Wadhawan

Updated : 12 October 2026, 8:33 PM IST

Opposition leaders and supporters take to the streets of Delhi against SIR, with Akhilesh Yadav, DK Shivakumar and even a Batman-clad protester drawing attention during the INDIA Bloc demonstration. (Images: X)

New Delhi: The INDIA Bloc’s protest against the Election Commission of India gathered momentum in Delhi as opposition leaders and party workers raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar joined the demonstration near the Supreme Court, calling for the scrapping of SIR and fresh elections in constituencies that went to the polls after the revision. He stressed that protecting every citizen’s rights must remain a priority.

Akhilesh Yadav Addresses Supporters

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav spoke to a large gathering as opposition leaders intensified their campaign against the poll panel. SP workers raised slogans alleging vote theft and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Constitution Banner and Batman Grab Attention

Visuals from Connaught Place showed protesters travelling in buses and marching on foot while waving Congress flags. A large banner depicting the Constitution of India stood out during the demonstration. Adding an unusual twist, a protester dressed as Batman said he had come to “clean the darkness” surrounding politics.  The protest reflects the opposition’s escalating challenge to SIR and the Election Commission.