Opposition Leaders Launch "Voter Adhikar Yatra" in Bihar, Allege ECI-BJP Nexus

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Leaders of the opposition alliance in Bihar launched the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Sasaram, warning the people against a plot to steal their votes due to a perceived nexus between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Tejashwi Yadav, accused the ECI of aiding the BJP in manipulating election results through the special intensive revision (SIR) of election rolls. They vowed to expose the truth and prevent the alleged attempt to manipulate the election results.

Key Takeaways:

  • The opposition leaders, led by Rahul Gandhi, launched the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Sasaram to caution the people against a plot to steal their votes due to the alleged ECI-BJP nexus.
  • Gandhi reiterated his charge that elections are being stolen across the country, with the latest conspiracy being to conduct SIR in Bihar and steal the assembly polls.
  • The Congress questioned the ECI's request for Gandhi to provide a sworn affidavit for alleging fake voters in a Karnataka constituency but not from BJP leaders who alleged electoral irregularities in opposition seats.
  • Lalu Prasad Yadav, despite being unwell, delivered a brief speech, urging the people to unite and uproot the ruling party.
  • Tejashwi Yadav stated that the opposition will stand up to the might of the ruling establishment and the ECI, emphasizing that the BJP is snatching the people's rights through the ECI.

Statistics:

  • The opposition leaders are planning to cover over 100 districts in Bihar as part of the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra'.
  • Rahul Gandhi has held a recent press conference where he made public allegations that votes are being stolen.
  • The special intensive revision (SIR) of election rolls is being conducted in Bihar ahead of the assembly polls.
  • The opposition alliance claims that the ECI is aiding the BJP in manipulating election results.

Sources:

  • "Leaders of Bihar's opposition alliance launched the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' at Sasaram on Sunday..." (Source: The Indian Express)
  • "Rahul Gandhi reiterated his charge that elections were being stolen and that the SIR in Bihar in the run-up to the assembly polls was part of such efforts." (Source: The Hindu)
  • "Tejashwi Yadav said the opposition will stand up to the might of the ruling establishment and the ECI." (Source: Hindustan Times)