Akhilesh Yadav Participates in Bihar’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra

Quick Summary

• Samajwadi party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav joined the Congress’ “Voter adhikar Yatra” in BiharS Saran district on August 30, 2025.
• Congress leader K.C. Venugopal described Mr. Yadav as a “steadfast ally” in their effort to oppose the BJP’s alleged undermining of democracy.
• Photographs of Akhilesh Yadav meeting Rahul Gandhi (Leader of Opposition) and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav were shared online, along with Rohini Acharya (daughter of RJD supremo Lalu Prasad), who contested unsuccessfully from saran during last year’s Lok sabha polls.
• The “Voter Adhikar Yatra” was launched by Rahul Gandhi on August 17 from Sasaram to protest the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.
• The yatra is supported by all INDIA bloc constituents and will conclude in Patna on September 1, having covered multiple districts, including gayaji, Nawada, darbhanga, east Champaran, and Siwan.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The participation of Akhilesh Yadav in the Congress’ “Voter Adhikar yatra” underlines continuing opposition solidarity within INDIA bloc members ahead of upcoming elections. The initiative challenges administrative processes like the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by appealing to public concerns about voter rights. While fostering collaboration among diverse political entities such as SP,INC,and RJD may project strength against adversaries like BJP,maintaining cohesion could be critical.

Given its trajectory through key districts with varying electoral dynamics in Bihar-a state central to national politics-the yatra seeks not only public mobilization but also deeper engagement on governance issues. However broader implications for India’s democratic institutions will depend on tangible outcomes aligning with claims made during this campaign.

Read more: The Hindu – Original Article