The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday seized assets worth ₹73.72 crore, including cash, shares and properties, during searches at 10 locations in Punjab, Haryana and Maharashtra in a money laundering case linked to Viewnow Infratech Limited and its director, Rahul Anand Bhargava.
BJP MP Sambit Patra slammed the Congress Party for continuously opposing the Special Intensive Review (SIR) in Bihar and disrupting the working of the house, saying that they are protecting the infiltrators.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi questioned Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's recent remarks targeting Rahul Gandhi, asking why similar treatment was not extended to BJP. He claimed the CEC's press conference undermined the institution's reputation.
The protests have continued a day after Election Commission clarfied on the allegations, while also asking Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to submit a signed affidavit with proof of his claims of election rigging
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.
Also, responding to Rahul Gandhi's recent allegations against the Election Commission, Bharti said the poll body listens to complaints and acts accordingly.
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".