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".
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".
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
Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC on Sunday labelled Congress' Voter Adhikar Yatra as "Rumour Yatra" and said that Rahul Gandhi must submit an affidavit to the Election Commission where he is repeatedly claiming of electoral irregularities.
TKS Elangovan further said that if the ECI is "bungling" with the voter list, then it must answer the "vote theft" allegations made by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi.