In the backdrop of the controversy surrounding the SIR of the INDI alliance being raised against the opposition parties, the Election Commission of India stated on Tuesday that no political party has approached for an appointment to meet them.

The Election Commission said in its statement, "Today, some political parties proceeded towards the Election Commission. During this, it came to our notice through the media that some MPs accompanied by their delegation wish to meet the Commission."

Concerning today's developments, it is made clear here that no political party has requested to meet the Election Commission through its representatives till 4 pm today.

The Election Commission further stated in its statement that it has come to its knowledge through the Delhi Police that a delegation of MPs headed by the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, wants to meet the Commission and handover a memorandum.

The Election Commission clarified the rules and stated its position, stating, "All political parties were informed of this and follow this procedure.

Whenever a delegation of any political party or a joint delegation of several parties wishes to meet the Commission, it seeks an appointment through its authorized representative, and the meeting is then held at a time mutually agreed upon by both parties."

The Election Commission further claimed that after 4 pm, while it was considering the proposed meeting, the Delhi Police informed it that the delegation consisted of 240 MPs and they wished to meet in the Parliament House Annexe.

The Commission described this request as unusual and stated that it could not be accepted because, under ECI protocol, meetings with political parties are held only within the Commission's premises.

The Election Commission further stated that it had proposed sending its most senior official to the Parliament House Annexe to receive the MPs' memorandum, but the MPs rejected this proposal as well.

The Commission stated that it respects the country's parliamentary and democratic processes, while stressing that its protocols and traditions are also important. It reiterated that political parties can request a meeting with the Election Commission at any time, after which the Commission will set a date and time based on their availability.

The protest occurred after INDIA alliance leaders led a large march from Parliament to the Election Commission headquarters. They were demanding a meeting with the Election Commission over allegations of "vote theft" and demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined the sit-in near Akashvani Bhavan, but the police later cleared the protest site. Several opposition MPs, including Rahul and Priyanka, were detained.

In the backdrop of the controversy surrounding the SIR of the INDI alliance being raised against the opposition parties, the Election Commission of India stated on Tuesday that no political party has approached for an appointment to meet them.

The Election Commission said in its statement, "Today, some political parties proceeded towards the Election Commission. During this, it came to our notice through the media that some MPs accompanied by their delegation wish to meet the Commission."

Concerning today's developments, it is made clear here that no political party has requested to meet the Election Commission through its representatives till 4 pm today.

The Election Commission further stated in its statement that it has come to its knowledge through the Delhi Police that a delegation of MPs headed by the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, wants to meet the Commission and handover a memorandum.

The Election Commission clarified the rules and stated its position, stating, "All political parties were informed of this and follow this procedure.

Whenever a delegation of any political party or a joint delegation of several parties wishes to meet the Commission, it seeks an appointment through its authorized representative, and the meeting is then held at a time mutually agreed upon by both parties."

The Election Commission further claimed that after 4 pm, while it was considering the proposed meeting, the Delhi Police informed it that the delegation consisted of 240 MPs and they wished to meet in the Parliament House Annexe.

The Commission described this request as unusual and stated that it could not be accepted because, under ECI protocol, meetings with political parties are held only within the Commission's premises.

The Election Commission further stated that it had proposed sending its most senior official to the Parliament House Annexe to receive the MPs' memorandum, but the MPs rejected this proposal as well.

The Commission stated that it respects the country's parliamentary and democratic processes, while stressing that its protocols and traditions are also important. It reiterated that political parties can request a meeting with the Election Commission at any time, after which the Commission will set a date and time based on their availability.

The protest occurred after INDIA alliance leaders led a large march from Parliament to the Election Commission headquarters. They were demanding a meeting with the Election Commission over allegations of "vote theft" and demanding the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined the sit-in near Akashvani Bhavan, but the police later cleared the protest site. Several opposition MPs, including Rahul and Priyanka, were detained.