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Congress Intensifies Attack on PM Modi, Accuses Him of "Stealing Votes"

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Rahul Gandhi has been leading the Voter Adhikar Yatra across Bihar, exposing what he calls the BJP's "vote theft" and the Election Commission's complicity. In a packed gathering in Sitamarhi, Rahul claimed that the names of 65 lakh poor and socially weaker individuals have been deleted from the electoral rolls in Bihar. He further alleged that PM Modi and Amit Shah use the Election Commission to steal votes, citing evidence in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Karnataka. Rahul has promised to provide more proof in the coming months.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rahul Gandhi's Voter Adhikar Yatra, which started on August 17, aims to expose the BJP's "vote theft" and the Election Commission's complicity.
  • Rahul claims that the names of 65 lakh poor and socially weaker individuals have been deleted from the electoral rolls in Bihar.
  • He accuses PM Modi and Amit Shah of using the Election Commission to steal votes, citing evidence in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Karnataka.
  • Rahul has promised to provide more evidence of "vote chori" in the coming months.
  • Congress communications in-charge Jairam Ramesh has amplified this charge, calling for democracy's trail to be saved.
  • Rahul's accusation comes on the heels of a series of speeches by him during the yatra, targeting the BJP and the Election Commission.
  • Congress has accused PM Modi of "stealing votes" with the help of the Election Commission.

Statistics:

  • 65 lakh people have reportedly been deleted from the electoral rolls in Bihar, according to Rahul Gandhi's claim.
  • The Voter Adhikar Yatra is scheduled to conclude on September 1, with a rally at Gandhi Maidan in Patna.
  • The yatra started on August 17 from Bihar's Sasaram and will covering several districts in the state.

Sources:

  • "Rahul Gandhi says 65 lakh people deleted from Bihar's electoral rolls." Rahul Gandhi, August 23, 2023.
  • "India needs a robust electoral system." Congress communications in-charge Jairam Ramesh, August 24, 2023.
  • "Vote thief, abandon your throne!" Congress communications in-charge Jairam Ramesh, August 24, 2023.

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