Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre on Thursday criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI), amid the Opposition's continuous protest over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar, for working under the influence of the BJP.
On JD(U) MP Giridhari Yadav speaking against Bihar SIR, JD(U) MP Kaushalendra Kumar remarked that he is protesting because his name is Giridhari Yadav.
The protest was led by Dr. Mahrang Baloch, Shah Ji, Bebagar Baloch, Bebow Baloch, Gulzadi Baloch, and Mahjabeen Baloch, sister of missing student Hafeez Baloch, who arrived in Islamabad to demand justice and the safe return of their missing loved ones. Many protesters carried photographs of
The strike began on July 17 in Muzaffarabad and rapidly extended throughout the Jhelum Valley area. Transporters ceased their services and assembled in the city to express their grievances. Their primary demands include a prohibition on illegal vehicles operating without proper permits and a
Bihar elections are expected to be held later this year in October or November; however, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has not announced an official date.
The opposition parties have repeatedly called for a discussion in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha regarding the revision exercise, moving adjournment motions everyday since the start of the monsoon session and alleging that manipulation of voter rolls is taking place under the guise of the
The opposition parties have been protesting at the Parliament steps since the start of the session, alleging that the revision exercise is being used for voter manipulation and deletion of a large number of votes ahead of the assembly elections.
Widespread protests erupted following a junk dealer being shot dead near Majhaulia in Muzaffarpur district on Thursday night. Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Vinita Sinha said that a case will be registered, and police teams have already left to conduct raids and nab the accused.
Meanwhile, amid continued protest by the opposition, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the third day of the monsoon session on Wednesday.