Opposition leaders protest alleged electoral roll irregularities in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision during 16-day campaign
On the eighth day of the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar’s Purnea district, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Tejashwi Yadav were seen riding motorcycles together, symbolizing their joint protest against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
What is the Voter Adhikar Yatra?
- A 16-day march covering 1,300 km across 20 districts of Bihar
- Organized by opposition parties to highlight and protest irregularities in Bihar’s electoral roll revision
- The yatra will conclude in Patna on September 1
Route and Upcoming Events
The yatra on Sunday passed through:
- Panchmukhi Mandir
- Forbesganj Road
- Hope Hospital Chowk
- Rambagh
- Kasba Bazaar
- Zero Mile
It will reach Araria, where leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, CPI (ML) Liberation’s Dipankar Bhattacharya, and Vikassheel Insaan Party’s Mukesh Sahani will hold a press conference.
Key Speeches and Messages
Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of:
- “Manipulating institutions and media” to silence poor voices
- Suppressing slogans like “Vote Chor Gaddi Chhodd” from mainstream coverage
He urged people:
“We must not let votes be stolen.”
Tejashwi Yadav attacked the BJP-led Central government for corruption:
- Claimed Rs 4,000 crore was extorted for residential and caste certificates
- Warned that such money would be used for elections, fueling corruption
He promised:
“We will work to give a corruption-free, crime-free government.”
Political Context
- Bihar Assembly elections are due later this year
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) has not yet announced the election schedule
- Opposition alleges the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a tool for vote theft
The ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ continues to gain momentum as Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, and other opposition leaders unite to spotlight electoral concerns ahead of Bihar’s crucial assembly elections. With their message resonating across the state, all eyes remain on the journey as it approaches its conclusion in Patna on September 1.
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