The issue surrounding SIR continues to dominate headlines ahead of the Bihar assembly elections. The opposition has leveled serious accusations against the government regarding this matter. Furthermore, allegations of vote theft against the Election Commission have surfaced. Rahul Gandhi recently discussed alleged electoral malpractices with leaders of the India Bloc, with a dinner meeting held at his residence. Numerous leaders from the India alliance participated in the meeting.
Tejashwi Yadav and the Congress party may jointly contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. While seat-sharing arrangements are yet to be finalized between the two, Tejashwi Yadav stated during the meeting that discussions revolved around the prevailing authoritarianism in the country. He announced that he and Rahul Gandhi will jointly embark on a journey through Bihar.
Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav are scheduled to commence a Bihar tour before the assembly elections. This journey, led by Rahul Gandhi, will commence on August 17th and conclude in Patna on September 1st. Tejashwi Yadav emphasized that they will not allow vote theft under any circumstances and will continue to raise the issue of SIR in Bihar. He affirmed their belief in democracy and stated they will not boycott the elections.
The SIR issue has gained significant traction in the state, sparking political activity across Bihar and the nation ahead of the assembly elections. The opposition has strongly criticized the government on this matter. Consequently, the issue was extensively raised during the monsoon session of Parliament, leading to frequent adjournments due to protests. Rahul Gandhi presented a presentation on Thursday, highlighting shortcomings of the Election Commission and reiterating the claims of vote theft to the public.
