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The INDIA bloc, led by Congress, has accused the BJP of influencing the Election Commission to exclude marginalized voters in Bihar. Krishna Allavaru claims the revision disproportionately affects minorities and backward castes ahead of the 2025 polls. The opposition alliance is preparing a joint manifesto focusing on jobs, education, and welfare schemes. Tejashwi Yadav has already pledged financial aid and free electricity to attract voters.

Key Points: INDIA Bloc Opposes BJP-Linked Voter List Revision in Bihar

  • INDIA bloc accuses BJP of voter suppression in Bihar
  • Congress claims ECI revision targets Dalits and minorities
  • Joint manifesto meeting focuses on jobs and welfare
  • Tejashwi Yadav promises Rs 2,500 monthly for women
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INDIA bloc opposes voter list revision in Bihar: Congress leader

Congress leader Krishna Allavaru alleges BJP is manipulating Bihar voter lists to exclude minorities and backward castes ahead of 2025 polls.

"The BJP is using back channels to remove minorities and poor voters from the list – Krishna Allavaru"

Patna, June 30

Congress Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru on Monday said his party and all INDIA bloc constituents strongly oppose the Election Commission of India’s voter list revision initiative in the poll-bound state.

Speaking to the media at the Patna airport, Allavaru alleged that the BJP was behind the move.

“The BJP was using back channels to remove the names of minorities, the poor, and backward caste people from the voter list. Now they are doing the same through the Election Commission in Bihar. We strongly object to this move by the ECI. It is a big conspiracy by the BJP to prevent poor, Dalit, and minority voters from participating in the electoral process ahead of the crucial Bihar Assembly elections in 2025,” Allavaru said.

He also informed that the first joint manifesto committee meeting of the INDIA bloc would be held in Patna later in the day

“The core agenda of this meeting is to prepare a better Bihar for its people. We will focus on education, health, employment, and social justice in today’s meeting and prepare a road map based on these issues for the welfare of the common people of the state,” he added.

On the outcome of the meeting, Allavaru said that the INDIA bloc would prepare a joint manifesto ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections.

“We will brainstorm on these issues and cover every aspect of the challenges and concerns of Bihar,” he said.

Senior leaders from the RJD, Congress, CPI(ML), CPI, CPI(M), and VIP are participating in the meeting, aiming to prepare a manifesto that will attract voters.

Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, has already promised several welfare measures for the people of Bihar, including Rs 2,500 per month to every woman under the ‘Mai Bahin Maan Yojana’, Rs 1,500 monthly pension to senior citizens, widows, and persons with disabilities under social security, 200 units of free electricity, and other welfare schemes he had previously announced, in addition to the promise of 10 lakh jobs.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Instead of making baseless allegations, opposition should focus on their manifesto promises. Rs 2500 for women sounds good but where will the money come from? Bihar needs practical solutions, not freebie politics.
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Aman W
As a Bihari, I'm tired of this blame game before every election. First implement the 10 lakh jobs promise from last time! All parties make tall claims but deliver little. We need development, not political drama.
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Priya S
The welfare schemes sound promising but I hope they're properly budgeted. Free electricity and pensions are needed, but Bihar also needs better schools and hospitals. Hope the manifesto addresses real infrastructure needs too.
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Vikram M
EC has always been impartial in our country. Opposition is just creating unnecessary controversy before elections. If there are genuine concerns, they should provide evidence rather than making vague allegations.
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Kavya N
The focus on social justice is good, but will these parties actually implement their promises? Bihar has been suffering from caste politics for decades. Time for real change, not just manifesto rhetoric!

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