Bihar Opposition's Protest Against Voter List Revision Sparks Political Tensions
The opposition's 'Bihar Bandh' against voter list revisions has ignited a political firestorm in Bihar. BJP and JD(U) leaders have raised concerns about the inclusion of illegal voters, questioning the motives behind the opposition's actions. As activists disrupt traffic across the state, prominent leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav march to the Election Commission, highlighting the growing tensions ahead of the assembly elections. This situation raises critical questions about the integrity of the electoral process and the political strategies at play.
Jul 9, 2025, 13:36 IST
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Political Reactions to Bihar's Voter List Controversy
In Bihar, the opposition's 'Bihar Bandh' rally against the revision of the voter list has drawn sharp responses from the BJP and JD(U). BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad raised concerns about whether the opposition intends to include infiltrators and others in the voter list. He questioned the presence of Rohingyas in the voter rolls, suggesting that the opposition seeks to leverage these illegal voters for political gain. This stance raises significant questions about their motives. Is this a legal battle in the Supreme Court, or an attempt to exert pressure?
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Ravi Shankar Prasad further noted that Bihar has 79 million voters, with 40 million having submitted their enumeration forms. Those whose names were on the voter list as of 2003 do not need to submit additional documents. JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar criticized the opposition for constantly questioning constitutional institutions while carrying copies of the Constitution. He pointed out that their coalition partners had raised objections regarding duplicate names in previous elections, including deceased individuals. If there is a provision for removing names, why are they politicizing this issue?
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In response to the opposition's call for a statewide shutdown against the special intensive revision (SIR) of the voter list ahead of the assembly elections, activists from various opposition parties took to the streets, disrupting rail and road traffic in several areas of the state on Wednesday. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, along with Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav and other leaders from the 'INDIA' (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) coalition, led a march to the Election Commission's office in Patna.
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