Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday accused the Opposition of attempting to “demonise” judicial institutions and undermine public trust in them after Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant declined to meet leaders seeking action over allegations of electoral irregularities.

Opposition parties have announced a march to the Supreme Court on Monday, demanding an end to alleged “vote chori” and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.