The opposition’s protest, spurred by accusations of vote tampering involving the Congress, witnessed a dramatic moment as Akhilesh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party chief, breached a police barricade. During the march towards the Election Commission office, Yadav faced police obstruction. He responded by jumping over a barricade after a confrontation with the police. He then sat on the ground, criticizing the government for using the police to stifle the protest. Yadav also questioned the Election Commission’s actions, suggesting the body was unresponsive to the concerns of the opposition. The march saw participation from a range of leaders including Rahul Gandhi and other members of various political parties.
