Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) has filed two claims and objections to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar, a press release by the Election Commission said.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging large-scale voter suppression and accusing the poll body of acting under pressure from the central government.
The Election Commission has filed affidavit in the Supreme Court saying the list of names and details of 65 lakh electors in Bihar who were not included in the draft roll published on August 1 had been posted on the websites of all 38 District Electoral Officers in the state.
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat alleged that the government is using the Election Commission for 'vote chori' and the new Bill on removal of arrested ministers as a political weapon to intimidate Bihar and Andhra Pradesh ahead of elections.
Speaking to reporters, Yadav said, "People of Bihar are aware citizens. They know their rights. The manner in which 'Voter Bachao Adhikar Yatra' is going on, we have been getting full support and blessings of the people. This is a historic Yatra. People of BJP and the Election Commission
In a post on social media X, ICSSR alleged that CSDS had also published media stories based on a biased interpretation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise being conducted by the Election Commission of India.
Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Dutta said, "The start of SIR (Special Intensive Revision) in Odisha has been a long-standing demand of the common people. It will be initiated by the Election Commission in September. The Election Commission is working in the interest of the country."
Following the Election Commission of India's Press conference on Sunday, which addressed Leader of Opposition of Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's allegation of 'vote chori', Congress MP Karti Chidambaram stated that the press conference confirmed his suspicion that the EC is "not very fair," and
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said the Election Commission should be honest about the 'vote chori' issue. She praised Rahul Gandhi's bravery, saying he is unfazed by attacks and will not back down despite distractions from the EC.
Rahul Gandhi was addressing the gathering during his Voter Adhikaar Yatra in Nawada and alleged that PM Narendra Modi, Union Minister Amit Shah and ECI of snatching the fundamental rights from the people.
The protests saw the presence of prominent leaders including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others. Meanwhile, on Sunday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) addressed a press conference giving it's clarification over the "vote theft" allegations and SI
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Jagdambika Pal on Tuesday defended the Election Commission and accused opposition parties of attempting to create confusion and "weaken" the constitutional institution without presenting evidence