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Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' to Safeguard Democracy in Bihar

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Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has embarked on a state-wide campaign in Bihar, titled the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra', to address alleged vote theft and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. The campaign aims to ensure 'one person, one vote' and protect democracy, with Rahul Gandhi joined by top leaders of the INDIA Alliance, including RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav. The Yatra will cover various districts in Bihar, including Gaya, Munger, Katihar, and Purnia, and will conclude with a mega rally at Patna's historic Gandhi Maidan on September 1. The campaign is seen as a crucial step towards the polls due in October-November.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' aims to address alleged vote theft and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
  • The campaign will cover various districts in Bihar, including Gaya, Munger, Katihar, and Purnia, and will conclude with a mega rally at Patna's historic Gandhi Maidan on September 1.
  • The Yatra is being joined by top leaders of the INDIA Alliance, including RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, to energize the INDIA bloc leaders and workers on the ground.
  • Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram has instructed Congress leaders and workers to make the upcoming Yatra a massive success.
  • The campaign is seen as a crucial step towards the polls due in October-November.
  • The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar has affected mostly the SC, ST, EBC, and OBC communities, according to Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram.
  • Rahul Gandhi has urged the youth of Bihar to join him in the battle to safeguard the Constitution and ensure 'one person, one vote'.

Statistics:

  • The campaign will cover 8 districts in Bihar: Gaya, Munger, Katihar, Purnia, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Champaran, and Arrah.
  • The Yatra will last for about 2 weeks, starting from August 17 and concluding on September 1.
  • The campaign will be joined by top leaders of the INDIA Alliance, including RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.
  • The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar has affected 30% of the state's population, according to Bihar Congress President Rajesh Ram.

Sources:

  • United News of India (UNI) (Bihar Congress in-charge Krishna Allavaru)
  • HT Digital Content Services (Rahul Gandhi's speech on 'X')
  • United News of India (UNI) (Rahul Gandhi's speech on 'X')
  • Bihar Congress (Rajesh Ram's statement on SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar)

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