Protests Against Electoral Revisions Stir Controversy in Delhi
MPs from the INDIA bloc marched in Delhi to protest the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, triggering a debate on voter fraud allegations for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Tensions rose as opposition members criticized the Election Commission and clashed with BJP counterparts over the integrity of electoral processes.
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Samajwadi Party MP Ramgopal Yadav declared that MPs don't need permission to walk in Delhi as the INDIA bloc commenced their march. This protest targets the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and accuses the Election Commission of neglecting voter fraud in the upcoming elections.
RJD MP Manoj Jha criticized the Election Commission for not meeting MPs, using space constraints as an excuse. Jha condemned the revision process as fraudulent and cited non-compliance with Supreme Court directives, reflecting growing opposition frustrations over the transparency of electoral data.
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal criticized the opposition's march, urging Rahul Gandhi to provide evidence for his accusations of vote theft. Pal asserted that the opposition's actions disrupt parliamentary proceedings, while security measures escalated outside Transport Bhawan in anticipation of the protest.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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