MPs wanted a meeting in Parliament Annexe… against protocol, says Election Commission

MPs wanted a session in Parliament Annexe. Against protocol, states Election Commission 'Panel offered to send senior official to obtain memo but MPs declined'.

Key points

• 3 min read New Delhi Oct 7, 2026 04: 35 AM IST.
• SP's Akhilesh Yadav and TMC's Kalyan Banerjee were among leaders at the protest.
• As per protocol, "such meetings are held only on the premises of the Election Commission of India", it remarked this request was "unusual", as.

SP's Akhilesh Yadav and TMC's Kalyan Banerjee were among leaders at the protest. (Photo: Abhinav Saha).

Saying that no party had sought an appointment until 4 pm Tuesday, the Election Commission (EC) remarked it was afterwards informed by police that the Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) wanted a session at Parliament House Annexe. As per protocol, "such meetings are held only on the premises of the Election Commission of India", it remarked this request was "unusual", as. The EC remarked it still offered to send a senior officer to receive their memorandum, but the MPs rejected its proposal.

"Earlier today, during the march of certain political parties towards the Election Commission, it was learnt through the media that some MPs wished to meet the Commission along with their delegation. With regard to today's developments, it is clarified that, till 4 pm today, no political party, through its representatives, had sought an appointment for a session with the Election Commission, " the poll panel stated in its statement on Tuesday evening.

In short, mPs wanted a meeting in Parliament Annexe. Against protocol, says Election Commission is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.