CJI declines meeting with LoPs Rahul Gandhi, Kharge on Monday over ‘vote chori’
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Chief Justice Surya Kant refused to meet Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge on October 12, 2026, after they requested a discussion on alleged vote‑chori.
- The meeting was scheduled for 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday.
- Both leaders had written to the CJI requesting the meeting.
- The CJI declined the request, citing reasons not disclosed.
Covered by 10 outlets across the spectrum: 20% left, 50% center, 30% right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning: Sources highlighted the CJI’s refusal and the leaders’ request, framing the event as a procedural denial. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
CJI Surya Kant declines to meet INDIA bloc leaders on October 12 ‘with reasons’
Center: Coverage focused on the scheduled meeting time and the CJI’s rejection, noting the leaders’ written appeal. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
CJI Surya Kant Rejects INDIA Bloc Leaders’ Meeting Request, Rahul Gandhi Announces March
Right-leaning: Reports emphasized the CJI’s decision to decline the meeting, underscoring the vote‑chori claim. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
CJI Surya Kant declines Rahul, Kharge meeting on vote chori plea
Timeline
First reported by ABP Live English on ; 10 articles from 10 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The Hindu, The New Indian Express
- Center (5): ABP Live English, Free Press Journal, Hindustan Times, Mint, Tribune India
- Right-leaning (3): Times of India, India Today, India TV English
Sources
- CJI Surya Kant Rejects INDIA Bloc Leaders’ Meeting Request, Rahul Gandhi Announces March — ABP Live English (center) ·
- CJI Surya Kant rejects INDIA bloc leaders’ request for meeting over ‘vote chori’ — Times of India (right-leaning) ·
- CJI Surya Kant declines to meet INDIA bloc leaders on October 12 ‘with reasons’ — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- CJI Surya Kant declines Rahul, Kharge meeting on vote chori plea — India Today (right-leaning) ·
- CJI declines meeting with LoPs Rahul Gandhi, Kharge on Monday over ‘vote chori’ — The New Indian Express (left-leaning) ·
- 'Vote Chori' Row: CJI Surya Kant Declines Meeting With Rahul Gandhi, Kharge Ahead Of Opposition's Supreme Court March — Free Press Journal (center) ·
- CJI Surya Kant declines Opposition leaders' request for meet over SIR, CEC Gyanesh Kumar; cites judicial propriety — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- CJI Surya Kant denies meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge over SIR, police action on protestors — Mint (center) ·
- CJI Surya Kant refuses to meet Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi — Tribune India (center) ·
- CJI rejects Rahul Gandhi's meeting request over 'vote chori', says SIR matter sub judice — India TV English (right-leaning) ·