Opposition Marches to Election Commission Amid Allegations of Voter Fraud
In a significant political protest, opposition leaders from both houses of Parliament marched to the Election Commission in Delhi, raising concerns over alleged voter fraud and the special revision of the voter list in Bihar. The march, which began at Makar Dwar, faced police intervention due to a lack of prior permission. Key figures from the opposition voiced their frustrations regarding the integrity of the electoral process, citing specific incidents of vote theft and demanding accountability from the Election Commission. This protest highlights the growing tensions as the 2024 Lok Sabha elections approach, with both sides exchanging sharp criticisms.
| Aug 11, 2025, 12:11 IST
Opposition Leaders Protest in Delhi
Members of opposition parties from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha initiated a march on Monday, starting from the Makar Dwar of Parliament to the Election Commission office located in Delhi. The march commenced at 11:30 AM and proceeded past the Transport Bhawan. Prior to this, the Delhi police indicated that no permission had been obtained for the march organized by the India Block. The police intervened to halt the leaders of the India Block, who were protesting against the special intensive revision of the voter list in Bihar and allegations of "voter fraud" during the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Earlier, leaders of the India Block gathered at the Makar Dwar of Parliament to march towards the Election Commission, protesting the special intensive revision of the voter list and claiming voter fraud in the 2024 elections. Following uproar from the opposition regarding the SIR controversy and demands for parliamentary discussions, the proceedings in both houses were adjourned until 2 PM. In anticipation of the march from Parliament to the Election Commission headquarters, security was heightened outside the Transport Bhawan, with barricades set up. This protest centers on the issues of the special intensive revision of the voter list in Bihar and the opposition's claims of "voter fraud" in the upcoming elections.
RJD MP Manoj Jha remarked that if officials cannot meet with MPs under the pretext of location, it reflects poorly on their operations, calling it a form of fraud; they are not providing classified data. Despite directives from the Supreme Court, the Election Commission remains obstinate. SP MP Dimple Yadav expressed concerns about the integrity of democracy, citing incidents of vote theft and booth capturing during by-elections in Uttar Pradesh. She questioned why the Election Commission had not taken action against officials acting under state government orders. Conversely, BJP MP Dinesh Sharma criticized the opposition for creating a spectacle and disrupting the house, suggesting that their march would only lead to disappointment among the public.