In a post on social media X, the CM appealed to the voters to choose capable, aware and dedicated representatives who would strongly raise their voices and strengthen the foundation of rural development.
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.
Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission (EC) over the Special Summary Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar, alleging that the poll body is acting contrary to its mandate. MP Yadav criticised the EC fo
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday criticised the Election Commission over its move to flag 52 lakhs voters in Bihar, alleging that a false narrative is being pushed around 'illegal voters' and accused the authorities of creating a conspiracy to 'disenfranchise' voters.
"The way state is being run from Delhi on remote control, with either Prime Minister Amit Shah, they are the ones giving the orders. The SIR too is being done on their orders by the Election Commission. Before, it used to happen that voters choose the government, now it is flipped, governmen
The Lok Sabha LoP was responding to a question about 52 lakh voters being removed from the voter list in Bihar amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
He highlighted the difficulties faced by migrant voters, including his own son who resides in America, in complying with the signature requirements within the given timeframe.
According to the poll body, 52,30,126 electors, amounting to 6.62 per cent of the state's total registered voters, were either deceased, had shifted permanently, were enrolled at multiple locations, or were untraceable.
"The process of voter list revision is meant to strengthen democracy, ensure inclusivity, and correct discrepancies. However, in Bihar, the SIR exercise has raised alarming questions: There are widespread reports of mass deletions of names, especially from marginalised and minority commun