Bihar's Voting Rights Controversy: Congress Accuses EC of Bias
The Congress has accused the Election Commission of conspiring to disenfranchise 20% of Bihar’s voters through a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, calling it undemocratic and possibly orchestrated by the ruling party. Concerns were raised about the timing and execution of the revision, alleged to undermine democratic rights before the upcoming assembly elections.
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The Congress party has launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, alleging that the organization's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar aims to disenfranchise 20% of voters.
Addressing the media, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera criticized the timing and scale of the revision, questioning the EC's motives ahead of state assembly elections. Critics suspect the revision may be influenced by partisan interests.
Party leaders claim that this move threatens democracy, and caution the EC against actions that might disenfranchise millions, urging it to adhere to constitutional responsibilities and maintain impartiality.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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