The Times of India

Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena has called on AAP and DMK to join opposition forces against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over irregularities in SIR. Despite AAP's separation from the INDIA bloc and DMK's mixed reactions, the lack of participation from both factions underscores existing rifts in the opposition landscape. Analysts argue that these parties might still rally together to uphold democratic principles, though future collaboration remains clouded by their historical rivalries.

The episode was the latest example of a 'dhappa' style protest that Rahul Gandhi and the Congress have recently used. The latest episode began after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced an INDIA bloc sit-in at Jantar Mantar following the lunch. Today, we will hold a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar. Until our demands are met, we will continue to stage such protests, Kharge announced.

Delhi Police detained Congress MPs, including Pawan Khera, Imran Pratapgarhi and Kodikunnil Suresh, along with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other INDIA bloc leaders during a protest at Akashvani Bhavan. The protesters were demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the electoral roll.