Congress Leaders Caution Against "Vote Theft" Ahead of Bihar Elections
Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi, and Tejashwi Yadav warned against the alleged "vote theft" by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Bihar assembly elections. Priyanka Gandhi stated that voting is the base of Indian democracy and that the right to vote is the biggest right of citizens, which should not be stolen. She also attacked the Bihar BJP-JD(U) government, saying it wants to remain in power by stealing votes from the people.
Key Takeaways:
- Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi, and Tejashwi Yadav accused the BJP of "vote theft" ahead of the Bihar assembly elections.
- Priyanka Gandhi said that voting is the base of Indian democracy and that the right to vote is the biggest right of citizens, which should not be stolen.
- Rahul Gandhi reiterated his allegations of "vote theft" in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh polls, and demanded a nationwide caste census.
- The Congress leaders also attacked the Bihar BJP-JD(U) government, saying it wants to remain in power by stealing votes from the people.
- Priyanka Gandhi mentioned specific incidents where the BJP leadership had made comments about stealing votes, including a quote from Amit Shah.
Statistics:
- 22 districts covered by the Congress party's "Vote Adhikar Yatra"
- 10th day of the "Vote Adhikar Yatra" on September 1
- Bihar assembly elections: no specific date mentioned
Sources:
- The Indian Express (P) Ltd.
- Contify.com