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Politics
Opposition leaders launch rally from Connaught Place to Ramlila Maidan in Delhi
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 08:18 AM
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A coalition of opposition parties gathered in Delhi today, with senior leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav leading a rally that started at Connaught Place and proceeded to Ramlila Maidan.
Delhi witnessed a large-scale opposition rally on Saturday as leaders from the INDIA bloc converged at the city’s iconic Ramlila Maidan. The procession began at Connaught Place, moved through Mint Road Junction and Ajmeri Gate, before reaching the Maidan where speeches were scheduled.
Key figures such as Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav addressed the crowd, reiterating their criticism of the central government and outlining their electoral strategy ahead of upcoming polls. The rally drew participants from several states, including a contingent of activists arriving from Haryana.
Security forces were deployed along the route, and a brief disturbance was reported outside Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence in Delhi, though it did not affect the overall schedule of the event. The gathering concluded without major incidents, with organizers claiming a strong turnout.
The rally underscores the opposition’s attempt to consolidate support in the national capital ahead of the next general election, signaling a coordinated effort to challenge the ruling party’s narrative.
Key figures such as Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav addressed the crowd, reiterating their criticism of the central government and outlining their electoral strategy ahead of upcoming polls. The rally drew participants from several states, including a contingent of activists arriving from Haryana.
Security forces were deployed along the route, and a brief disturbance was reported outside Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence in Delhi, though it did not affect the overall schedule of the event. The gathering concluded without major incidents, with organizers claiming a strong turnout.
The rally underscores the opposition’s attempt to consolidate support in the national capital ahead of the next general election, signaling a coordinated effort to challenge the ruling party’s narrative.