Quick Summary
- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav criticized the Election Commission (EC) over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
- EC reported that 35.69 lakh voters were not found at their addresses during the revision process, wiht enumeration forms received from 88.65% residents.
- Mr. Yadav alleged voter disenfranchisement through fraudulent processes and claimed rights too government welfare schemes were being compromised for removed voters.
- He accused the EC of acting at the behest of BJP leadership, including Home Minister Amit Shah, and asserted non-compliance with Supreme Court directives by Chief Election Commissioner gyanesh Kumar.
- Additional opposition voices, including Bihar Congress president Rajesh Kumar and AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal, have alleged selective removal of names based on surnames as well as unfair practices by BLOs in enrolling or rejecting voters.
- Opposition INDIA bloc leaders are planning a meeting on July 19 at Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence in Delhi to address concerns.
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