The 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' kick-started on Sunday from Sasaram. The 16 day yatra aims to protest against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar and alleged 'vote chori'. The rally will culminate in Patna on September 1 after covering more than
JDU leader KC Tyagi defended the Election Commission as a constitutional body, calling allegations from Rahul Gandhi an insult. He urged the Congress leader to substantiate his claims as the Leader of the Opposition and cautioned against undermining democratic institutions.
The Yatra, launched in protest against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Bihar and alleged 'vote chori', will culminate in Patna on September 1 after covering more than 1,300 km across over 20 districts in 16 days.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday assured that the officials of the Election Commission of India are working towards making Special Intensive Revision in Bihar a "huge success".
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala on Sunday said that the Election Commission of India refused to address any of the concerns raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over "electoral manipulation".
The SP chief issued a strong warning to government officials and election workers, saying that anyone involved in tampering with the voter list would face strict legal and disciplinary action.
He termed allegations of bias by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha as an "insult" to the Constitution of India. CEC also asked Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to either furnish a signed affidavit or apologise to the nation for his remarks.
"The EC has directly conveyed that what the INDI bloc is doing is baseless, and they are not ready to provide evidence. They are trying to scare the voters, but we will not be afraid. The Election Commission will work constitutionally, not under the pressure of any political party. Rahul