New Delhi – Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of failing to enforce the “one man, one vote” principle. He alleges that a systematic and nationwide “vote theft” is occurring through irregularities in voter lists, hinting at more revelations to come.
Speaking to reporters in Parliament, Gandhi cited numerous examples, including the case of a 124-year-old voter named Minta Devi from Bihar, to highlight the alleged fraud. His sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, also pointed out the presence of fake names and addresses on voter rolls.
INDIA Bloc Protests Voter Roll Irregularities
In a show of solidarity, several MPs from the INDIA bloc, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi, protested outside Parliament. They wore T-shirts featuring the image of the “124-year-old voter” and demanded a rollback of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls in Bihar, which they claim is a source of fraud. Congress MP Manickam Tagore questioned the ECI’s impartiality, suggesting it has become a “party to the BJP.”
‘Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod’ Campaign Launched
Following a meeting of Congress office-bearers, General Secretary K.C. Venugopal announced a new series of nationwide programs under the banner of “Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod” (Vote thief, vacate the seat). The campaign, aimed at safeguarding the Constitution and voter rights, will include:
- August 14: A candlelight march.
- August 22 – September 7: Rallies across the country.
- September 15 onwards: A signature campaign to collect five crore signatures.
This initiative underscores the Congress party’s commitment to defending democratic principles and ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.
