By | Arvind Jadhav | Political News
New Delhi: All Indian opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, leader of the main opposition Congress party, were detained in New Delhi on Monday as they protested against alleged electoral malpractices. The protesters marched from parliament to the office of the Election Commission, shouting slogans and jumping barricades before being stopped by police.
Allegations of Electoral Malpractices
The opposition parties, including Congress, have alleged that voters’ lists in certain states have been corrupted, with voters’ names deleted or included more than once to rig elections in favor of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). They have also criticized the election panel’s decision to revise the voters’ list in the key northern state of Bihar just before state elections, saying it aims to disenfranchise large numbers of poor voters.
Election Commission’s Response
The Election Commission has rejected the accusations, saying that changes in voters’ lists are shared with political parties and all complaints are investigated thoroughly. The commission has also stated that voters’ lists need to be revised to remove dead voters or those who have relocated to other parts of the country.
BJP’s Reaction
The BJP has accused the opposition parties of trying to create a “state of anarchy” by sowing seeds of doubt about the electoral process. Federal minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, “They are in a state of bankruptcy because of their continuous losses.
Rahul Gandhi’s Statement
Rahul Gandhi told reporters, “This fight is not political. This fight is to save the constitution. We want a clean, pure voters’ list.” The opposition leaders are determined to highlight the alleged electoral malpractices and ensure a fair and transparent election process.
