Protests Erupt Over 'Vote Theft' Allegations Against BJP and Election Commission
Congress workers and opposition leaders staged protests in Agra and Parliament, accusing the BJP and Election Commission of election rigging in Bihar. Despite clarifications from the Election Commission, protests continue, with calls for voter rights and transparent electoral processes. Rahul Gandhi leads a rally in Bihar to raise awareness.
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In a charged political atmosphere, Congress workers gathered outside Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's residence in Agra on Monday, brandishing banners accusing him and the BJP of orchestrating vote theft. The protesters called for Kumar to leave Agra, alleging bias towards the BJP.
Simultaneously, the Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) maintained their protest at the Parliament premises, challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar. Despite the Election Commission's defense against allegations on Sunday, Opposition stalwarts, including Rahul Gandhi, persist in their demand for electoral integrity.
MPs such as Mallikarjun Kharge and Akhilesh Yadav vocally criticized the SIR as 'Silent Invisible Rigging.' Meanwhile, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju urged Opposition parties to resolve issues with the Election Commission directly, rather than disrupting parliamentary sessions. In Bihar, Rahul Gandhi continues his 'Voter Adhikar rally' to emphasize the importance of voter rights and protest alleged electoral discrepancies.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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