New Delhi: A picture of political unity was seen on Sunday in the rally of opposition parties demanding SIR (Special Intensive Review) and resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav were seen riding in the same open bus in the convoy of opposition leaders leaving from Minto Road towards Ramlila Maidan. The presence of both the leaders is being seen especially in the context of the politics of the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.
Many prominent opposition leaders including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Supriya Sule, Mehbooba Mufti and Farooq Abdullah also participated in this rally.
How many vehicles did the opposition leaders leave in?
The convoy of opposition leaders left in three open vehicles from Minto Road to Ramlila Maidan. Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav were seen sitting in the same vehicle. Apart from these, other leaders also took part in the rally riding in open vehicles. The presence of the two leaders together has intensified the discussion in political circles. This picture is being considered important especially in view of the possible coordination between Congress and Samajwadi Party for the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.
How big a crowd is claimed to gather at Ramlila Maidan?
Movement of workers of opposition parties was seen from Minto Road to Ramlila Maidan regarding the rally. A large number of Samajwadi Party workers also reached Delhi. Many workers were present at Minto Road to welcome their leaders, while a large number of people had already reached Ramlila Maidan. There was a big difference between the figures of Delhi Police and Congress regarding the crowd. The police had estimated the arrival of around 50 thousand people, while the Congress claimed that 10 lakh people would attend.
Why is the picture of Rahul-Akhilesh important?
Assembly elections are to be held in Uttar Pradesh in the year 2027. In such a situation, the sighting of Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav in the same open bus has become a topic of political discussion. Both the parties had also contested the last Lok Sabha elections together. However, no consensus has been reached between the two parties regarding seat distribution for the upcoming assembly elections. There is talk of Congress claiming to contest more seats, while Samajwadi Party has come out with a different stand regarding the selection of seats.
What is the situation between Congress and SP on seat sharing?
Talks regarding seat sharing between Congress and Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh have not yet reached a decisive stage. According to reports, Congress wants to contest more seats in the state, while Samajwadi Party is expecting Congress to give the list of its possible candidates. In such a situation, the presence of both the leaders together in the Delhi rally is being considered important for the alliance. However, this common platform or sitting in the same vehicle does not indicate an agreement on seat sharing.
Will Congress get a new message in national politics from the rally?
The Ramlila Maidan rally was an opportunity for the Congress and other opposition parties to showcase their political strength and unity. Through this event, Congress wants to raise the demand for resignation of SIR and Chief Election Commissioner at the national level. At the same time, with the joint participation of opposition parties, an attempt was made to convey the message that they can come on one platform on issues related to the electoral process. After the rally, its political impact and its impact on the coordination between opposition parties will become clear in the coming days.
