Alka Lamba Calls for Massive Protest Against 'Vote Theft' in Himachal Pradesh

Mobilizing Support for the INDIA Bloc

In Shimla, Alka Lamba, the head of the All India Mahila Congress, urged the residents of Himachal Pradesh to rally behind the movement against what she termed 'vote theft' and to participate in the INDIA bloc's protest scheduled for November 1 at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.

Responding to the BJP's backlash regarding Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's father, Lamba asserted that the Congress party has never questioned Modi's parental background. Instead, she accused the Prime Minister of exploiting his mother's memory to garner votes.

During a press briefing in Shimla, Lamba projected that around 1 million individuals would join the protest in New Delhi.

She expressed concern over the state of democracy in the country, stating that the opposition must not remain silent in these critical times.

Lamba further alleged that the government is attempting to stifle the upcoming protest and suppress the opposition's voice, insisting that the movement will proceed as planned.

She claimed that the electoral rights of Dalits and the economically disadvantaged have been systematically undermined, with millions being removed from voter rolls under the guise of being 'infiltrators.'

Lamba questioned who would be responsible if these so-called infiltrators truly exist, calling for the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

She outlined three key demands for the protest: the resignation and imprisonment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the suspension of the voter list revision process, and a return to using ballot papers for the 2029 elections.

Labeling Prime Minister Modi as 'compromised,' Lamba suggested that he is under pressure related to the 'Epstein files.'

She criticized Shah for his visits to the Election Commission while neglecting the ongoing crisis in Manipur.

Regarding Kharge's 'baap' comment, Lamba advised Modi to refrain from adopting a victim mentality, emphasizing Kharge's stature as a senior political figure whose words should be interpreted accordingly.

Lamba also highlighted that BJP members have made derogatory comments about women, recalling Shah's past threats to 'teach a lesson' using a Hindi idiom.

Additionally, she condemned an alleged disrespectful act towards Kharge in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, where RSS and BJP members reportedly conducted a 'purification' ritual after an event.

She concluded by stating that Prime Minister Modi, who often refers to himself as a 'fakir,' should prepare for his impending departure.