Electoral Roll Controversy: Assam CM and Rahul Gandhi Clash Over Allegations
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Rahul Gandhi are at odds over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Sarma claims Gandhi inadvertently supports the need for SIR to remove 'Bangladeshis' from rolls. Gandhi, however, alleges massive electoral fraud involving the BJP and the Election Commission.
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The political landscape is charged as Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma squares off with Rahul Gandhi regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Criticism arose after Gandhi's remarks, suggesting indirect support for SIR, a procedure Sarma claims is necessary to eliminate 'Bangladeshis' from voter lists in Assam and cleanse the records of inaccuracies.
Gandhi, however, vehemently disputes Sarma's interpretation, alleging systemic electoral fraud nationwide involving over a lakh false votes and implicating the BJP and Election Commission. He called for judicial intervention, asserting that such practices threaten the very foundation of democracy.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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