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.
Congress leader KC Venugopal expressed confidence in the Supreme Court delivering justice to Bihar, highlighting concerns over the voter list issues in Bihar.
Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi arrived in Jamalpur on the sixth day of the 'Voter Adhikaar Yatra,' aimed at addressing concerns over alleged voter fraud.
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.
The matter came to light after Member of Parliament (MP) Representative Vivek Chaturvedi found those voter IDs near the Union Minister's residence, along with garbage, and informed the administration.
"They are stealing votes as they want to steal your money, future and want to make the future of Adani and Ambani...But we are going to stop them in Bihar..." Rahul Gandhi said while addressing the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Munger today.
The 16-day yatra is aimed at raising awareness about alleged irregularities in the voter list and what opposition leaders are calling a case of 'vote chori' (vote theft). Covering over 1,300 km across 20 districts, the yatra is scheduled to conclude in Patna on September 1.
The Yatra, continuing for the fifth day, reached Sheikhpura earlier today. Leaders of the party, along with leaders of alliance partners Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist), and Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) participated in the rally.
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
Congress MPs in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Thursday submitted motions seeking a discussion on alleged electoral fraud and concerns over the "credibility and inclusiveness of electoral systems."