Supreme Court Grants Congress Delegation Permission to File Petition Against CEC Amid Rahul Gandhi‑Led ‘Chalo Dilli’ Protest

On Monday the Supreme Court of India took a modest yet noteworthy step: it opened its filing counter to a small Congress delegation, roughly ten to fifteen members, so they could lodge a petition against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The move came as part of a broader, very visible protest organised by the INDIA bloc, with Rahul Gandhi at the forefront.

Rahul kicked off the “Chalo Dilli” march from Connaught Place, chanting slogans like “March for Democracy, March for Justice.” The crowd, a mix of party workers and ordinary citizens, followed him toward the Court, hoping the symbolic trek would underscore their concerns about alleged vote‑theft and the functioning of the Election Commission.

While the petition‑filing team was welcomed inside the filing counter, they were kept outside the high‑security zone that surrounds the judges’ chambers. In other words, they could submit their documents, but they wouldn’t be allowed to walk right up to the bench.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who had earlier been asked for a meeting with opposition MPs, politely declined. He explained that he had received a letter from the opposition on Sunday and had replied the same night, outlining why his schedule wouldn’t permit a face‑to‑face. Nonetheless, he reminded reporters that the Court’s doors are “always open” for any citizen who wishes to approach the judiciary.

The protest didn’t lose steam despite the CJI’s refusal. Rahul Gandhi, posting on X, wrote, “Chalo Dilli – a march for democracy and justice.” The message resonated with many who feel the electoral process needs greater transparency.

So far, the petition’s exact contents remain under wraps, but sources say it challenges the CEC’s recent decisions and calls for an independent review of alleged irregularities. Whether the Court will take up the matter formally is still up in the air.

For now, the scene in Delhi is one of determined dissent: banners, chants, and a steady stream of people heading toward the highest court, hoping their voices will be heard.