Opposition Challenges BJP Over 'Silent Invisible Rigging' in Bihar
Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien accused the BJP of being afraid to discuss 'Silent Invisible Rigging' (SIR) in Bihar. The Opposition promises to educate the ruling coalition on parliamentary procedures to address this issue. They plan to protest and march to the Election Commission on August 8.
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The ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament has been marked by tension and disruption, as the Opposition pressures the ruling BJP to discuss allegations of 'Silent Invisible Rigging' (SIR) in Bihar elections.
Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has accused the BJP of evading discussion on this issue, which he terms as 'vote chori' or vote theft. On social media, he asserted that the ruling coalition is apprehensive about addressing the matter head-on.
Despite Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju citing a precedent against discussing electoral commission functions in Parliament, the Opposition, including the INDIA bloc parties, is intensifying their protests. A protest march to the Election Commission is scheduled for August 8 to further press the demand.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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