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Congress has initiated a significant 16-day campaign challenging alleged electoral irregularities in Bihar. Rahul Gandhi claims the BJP and Election Commission are attempting to manipulate voter rolls. The 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' will traverse 1,300 kilometers across 20 districts to raise democratic awareness. The march represents a broader struggle to protect constitutional values and citizens' voting rights.

Key Points: Rahul Gandhi's Voter Rights March Challenges BJP Election Tactics

  • Rahul Gandhi launches 1,300 km voter rights campaign across Bihar
  • INDIA bloc challenges alleged vote manipulation by Election Commission
  • March covers 20 districts and 50 Assembly segments
  • Aims to raise awareness about democratic rights and constitutional threats
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Fight to save democracy: Congress leaders on 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar

Congress launches 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, alleging Election Commission vote manipulation and democratic threats

"This is a fight to protect democracy - Rashid Alvi, Congress Leader"

Patna, Aug 17

As the INDIA bloc's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' began from Bihar's Sasaram on Sunday, the Congress declared that the campaign would strengthen the struggle to safeguard democracy and the Constitution.

Launching the yatra, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi alleged that "the BJP and the Election Commission are stealing votes".

He claimed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar was "their latest conspiracy to steal elections by adding and deleting votes."

Gandhi also asserted that the INDIA bloc and the people of Bihar would not permit this "vote theft."

Modelled on Gandhi's earlier Bharat Jodo Yatra and Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, the campaign will cover 1,300 km across 20 districts, traversing 50 Assembly segments in 29 Lok Sabha constituencies.

Participants will travel partly on foot and partly by vehicle over the course of 16 days.

Former Congress MP Rashid Alvi described the march as a movement against the "injustice done to the 65 lakh voters in Bihar".

"This is a big fight. The deletion of votes by the ECI is a big attack on our country's democracy. Rahul Gandhi is demanding justice for the voters. This is not just the fight of the Congress party; the citizens of the country should join in this. This is a fight to protect democracy," Alvi told IANS.

Criticising the Election Commission of India, he added: "The Election Commission is saying that the opposition has wasted its time. What does this mean? This means that the Election Commission has been sold to the rulers."

Congress MP Tariq Anwar also said the march would highlight the "threats" to the Constitution and democratic values.

Speaking to IANS, Anwar said: "Through this journey, Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav want to make voters aware of their rights and inspire them to use their franchise properly. He wants to make people aware of how our democracy and the Constitution are being attacked."

"This yatra will last for 16 days and will pass through 20 districts, covering a distance of about 1,300 kilometres," he added.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Another political drama before elections. Instead of yatras, why can't they focus on actual governance issues? My father's name was missing last election and no one helped despite complaints.
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Amit K
As a Bihar resident, I've seen first-hand how voter lists get manipulated. This initiative is important but needs grassroots support. Hope common people join beyond party lines.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see Indian democracy debates. In Canada we have similar concerns about electoral integrity. Wishing success to this non-violent movement for voter rights.
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Vikram M
The Election Commission needs to be more transparent. Instead of dismissing concerns, they should address why so many genuine voters are being deleted. Democracy is our right!
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Nisha Z
While I support voter awareness, making baseless allegations against EC won't help. All parties should work constructively to improve electoral processes rather than blame games.
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Rohit P
Hope this yatra reaches rural areas where voter awareness is lowest. Many villagers don't even know how to check if their names are on the list. Good initiative if implemented properly!

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