India, Nov. 2 -- On October 12, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led thousands of marchers from atop a modified truck as they flooded central Delhi for hours to protest alleged irregularities in the Election Commission of India (ECI)'s functioning and the electoral roll special intensive revision (SIR). Two air-conditioned buses were kept as backup.

Around three weeks later, Congress-led Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) leaders opted for open-top overlanders from Rajasthan, used in jungle safaris, as they renewed demands for Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar's removal.

The overlanders were more than a mode of transport. People aware of the matter said they symbolised Opposition unity. The ove...