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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

SIR controversy: Congress declares 'Black Day' on October 8; major protest likely

EC Gyanesh Kumar Priyanka Gandhi Rahul Gandhi Police Priyanka Gandhi Vadra ANI New Delhi The Election Commission

The protest over SIR and Election Commission's alleged doings majorly escalated during October 7 evening hours, with the Congress announcing protests across the country on October 8 after police detained Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders.

The party leaders were detained during their demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

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