Brinda Karat Criticizes BJP Over Alleged Voter Roll Manipulation in Bihar Elections

Senior CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat has leveled serious allegations against the BJP, accusing it of manipulating the Bihar elections by orchestrating a large-scale revision of voter rolls. The move, according to Karat, represents a grave attack on democratic rights and constitutional values.

Karat further accused the Election Commission of India of functioning as an arm of the BJP, undermining its role as an independent institution. She highlighted that the revision unjustly removed 52 lakh names from the electoral rolls under the guise of targeting foreigners or illegal immigrants, echoing colonial-era disenfranchisement practices.

In her address, Karat also critiqued the absence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during crucial parliamentary sessions, as well as the government's mishandling of constitutional responsibilities. She warned that the current actions threaten the democratic fabric and integrity of India's institutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)