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ECI's SIR Exercise: Congress Accuses BJP "Vote Chori" Agenda Amid Review

Congress leaders held a crucial strategy meeting to address the Election Commission's Special Intensive Review exercise. KC Venugopal strongly criticized the ECI, accusing it of advancing BJP's "vote chori" agenda. The Congress party pledged to fight against any attempts to manipulate voter rolls through unfair deletions. This meeting comes as the party faces pressure following its disappointing performance in Bihar elections.

Key Points: Congress Slams ECI SIR Exercise as BJP Vote Chori Agenda

  • Congress holds strategy meeting with state leaders amid SIR exercise
  • Venugopal alleges ECI compromising constitutional impartiality
  • Party vows to fight voter roll manipulation attempts
  • Meeting follows Congress's poor Bihar election performance
  • Congress claims SIR creates space for BJP's nefarious activities
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ECI furthering BJP's 'vote chori' agenda, says Venugopal on SIR exercise

KC Venugopal alleges Election Commission's Special Intensive Review furthers BJP's "vote chori" agenda, compromising constitutional impartiality in voter roll revision.

"The ECI's conduct thus far has been to further the BJP's Vote Chori agenda, setting aside its Constitutional obligation of impartiality - K.C. Venugopal"

New Delhi, Nov 18

Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal on Tuesday said that the Special Intensive Review (SIR) is a way for the Election Commission of India (ECI) to further the BJP's "vote chori agenda" and "setting aside the obligations" of the Constitutional institution.

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge held an extensive strategy review with senior party leaders to discuss the ongoing Special Intensive Review being carried out by the Election Commission of India (ECI) across several states.

The meeting was attended by party General Secretaries, In-Charges, PCC and CLP leaders, along with Secretaries from the states and union territories where the SIR process is currently underway.

Following the meeting, Venugopal took to X and posted, "Under the leadership of INC President Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP Rahul Gandhi, attended the review meeting with AICC General Secretaries, In-Charges, PCC Presidents, CLP Leaders and AICC Secretaries from 12 states where the SIR is underway."

The Congress Alappuzha MP stressed that although the revision of the electoral rolls is an "undeniably necessary objective", it must be carried out in a "bonafide manner."

"The ECI's conduct thus far has been to further the BJP's Vote Chori agenda, setting aside its Constitutional obligation of impartiality," he said.

Venugopal further said that the party will "relentlessly fight" against the ECI's "attempts to manipulate voter rolls through unfair deletions or the insertion of bogus voters to create space for the BJP to carry out its nefarious activities".

"It is our democracy at stake, we will stand up to every attempt -- big or small -- that threatens our Constitutional framework," he added.

The meeting comes at a time when the Congress is facing internal and external pressure following its steep defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, where the party secured only six seats.

- IANS

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Rohit P
This is just political rhetoric from Congress after their Bihar defeat. If there were real issues with voter lists, they should provide concrete evidence instead of making allegations.
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Arjun K
As a common citizen, I'm worried about the credibility of our election process. The ECI should be above politics and ensure complete transparency in voter list revision. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
While I understand the concerns, such strong allegations need to be backed by solid proof. Both parties should focus on constructive politics rather than trading accusations.
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Vikram M
The timing is suspicious - right after Bihar elections. But we must ensure every eligible voter gets to exercise their fundamental right. ECI should address these concerns properly.
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Kavya N
Democracy is our strength. All political parties should work together to strengthen electoral processes instead of undermining institutions. Let's hope for fair elections ahead! 🙏

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