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United News of India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Vote Adhikar Yatra will be a decisive battle against "voter fraud", says Rahul
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi today announced the launch of the Voter Adhikar Yatra from Bihar on August 17, calling it a decisive battle against voter fraud and a mission to protect the Constitution and democracy. In a video message posted on X, Gandhi said, 'On August 17, we are launching the 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar. The youth of Bihar will join us to stand for 'One Person, One Vote' and to protect the Constitution, while also working to stop voter fraud. We need the youth of Bihar in this fight. Every young person should join us in defending the Constitution.' In another post, Gandhi emphasised that the Voter Adhikar Yatra is "more than a political campaign". Calling it a people's movement to uphold the principles of free and fair elections, Gandhi said, 'This is not just an electoral issue – it is a decisive struggle to protect democracy, the Constitution, and the principle of 'One Man, One Vote". The Congress leader asserted that the yatra aims to ensure the preparation of clean and transparent voter lists across the country. He called upon youth, workers, farmers, and all citizens to rise and join the movement. 'This time, those who steal votes will lose – the people will win, the Constitution will win,' he asserted. UNI RBE GNK
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Rahul to launch ‘voter adhikar yatra' against SIR in Bihar
New Delhi: Ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday announced the launch of 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and called on people to 'join the people's movement'. The yatra will kick-off with a mega launch rally in Sasaram on August 17, going through Gaya, Munger, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnia, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Pashchim Champaran, and concluding in Arrah on August 30. (ANI PHOTO) Making the announcement in a post on X, Gandhi said, 'From August 17, with Voter Adhikar Yatra, we are launching a direct fight against vote theft from the soil of Bihar. This is not just an election is a decisive battle to protect democracy, the constitution, and the principle of 'one man, one vote.' We will ensure a clean voter list across the entire country. Youth, workers, farmers, every citizen, rise and join this people's movement. This time, the defeat of vote thieves is the victory of the people, the victory of the constitution.' Announcing the schedule of the yatra, Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal said, 'To save our vote, our Constitution, our democracy, Gandhi, former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav and other Mahagadbandhan leaders will embark on the yatra.' 'The yatra will kick-off with a mega launch rally in Sasaram on August 17, going through Gaya, Munger, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnia, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Pashchim Champaran, and concluding in Arrah on August 30,' Venugopal added. 'Those who have conspired to steal our vote and destroy our democratic system will be punished by the people. We will always fight to ensure that power stays with the ordinary people and is not snatched by those working for divisive forces, cronies, and the powerful,' Venugopal said.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
My Bihar yatra is to save democracy, says Rahul
Patna: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday announced that the party will launch a direct campaign against the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls from Bihar on Aug 17 with the commencement of the "Voter Adhikar Yatra". "This is not just an election issue but a decisive battle to protect democracy, the Constitution and the principle of 'one man, one vote'," Rahul declared in a social media post. Asserting the party's commitment to ensuring a "clean voter list" nationwide, he appealed to youths, workers, farmers and all citizens to join what he described as a "people's movement". "This time, the defeat of vote thieves is certain," he said. Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav and other Grand Alliance leaders would join Rahul on the yatra, which will pass through several districts before culminating in a mega rally at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on Sept 1. "The rally will send a clear message to drive away the vote thieves," Venugopal said, vowing to keep power in the hands of ordinary people rather than "divisive forces, cronies and the powerful". Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
The Print
17 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
EC slams ‘vote theft' claims as ‘direct attack' on voters, reiterates demand for affidavit
'One Person One Vote' has been in existence since the first election of India in 1951-1952. If anyone has any proof of any person actually voting twice in any election, it should be shared with ECI with a written affidavit rather than colouring all the electors of India as 'Chor' without any proof,' the Election Commission stated. The statement came in response to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's allegation of massive 'vote theft' in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. New Delhi: Election Commission of India on Thursday strongly responded to the 'vote theft' allegations, stating that the attempt to 'create a false narrative' against the poll body is a 'direct attack' on the Indian voters and 'assault' on the integrity of election staff. Reiterating the law that one person is allowed to cast only one vote, the Election Commission again demanded a written affidavit with proof of a person voting twice in any election. 'Trying to create a false narrative by using dirty phrases like 'Vote Chori' for our electors, is not only a direct attack on the crores of Indian electors but also an assault on the integrity of lakhs of election staff, the election body adds,' it added. The statement came in response to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's allegation that over 1,00,250 'fake votes' were created in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment in the Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency in Karnataka to ensure a win for the BJP. Earlier in the day, The Delhi Youth Congress workers put up banners reading 'vote chori commission' outside the ECI's office in Delhi, intensifying their protests. Rahul Gandhi has announced the launch of 'VoterAdhikarYatra' against SIR of electoral rolls and called on people to 'join this people's movement' Making the announcement in a post on X, the Congress MP said, 'From August 17, with #VoterAdhikarYatra, we are launching a direct fight against vote theft from the soil of Bihar.' 'This is not just an election issue – it is a decisive battle to protect democracy, the constitution, and the principle of 'one man, one vote.' We will ensure a clean voter list across the entire country. Youth, workers, farmers – every citizen, rise and join this people's movement. This time, the defeat of vote thieves – the victory of the people, the victory of the constitution' This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Also Read: Rajya Sabha passes resolution without discussion to extend President's Rule in Manipur for 6 months
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Voter Adhikar Yatra: Rahul Gandhi to hit the streets again, this time over Bihar ‘SIR'
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi hit the roads in Bihar for a 13-day yatra against alleged vote theft and the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of the voter list carried out by the Election Commission of India (ECI) in the poll-bound state. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi during a protest march in New Delhi on August 11. (PTI) Announced the schedule of Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra', Congress general secretary (organization) KC Venugopal said, 'To save our vote, our Constitution, our democracy, Rahul Gandhi, former deputy chief minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav and other Mahagadbandhan leaders will embark on the Voter Adhikar Yatra across Bihar.' 'The yatra will kick off with a mega launch rally in Sasaram on August 17, going through Gaya, Munger, Bhagalpur, Katihar, Purnia, Madhubani, Darbhanga, Pashchim Champaran, and ending in Arrah on August 30,' Venugopal said. The proposed 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' will be focused on the Opposition's ongoing tirade against the ECI. 'Those who have conspired to steal our vote and destroy our hard-fought democratic system will be punished by the people. We will always fight to ensure that power stays with the ordinary people and is not snatched by those working for divisive forces, cronies, and the powerful,' Venugopal said. Late on Thursday, the Congress will organise a 'Save Democracy Torch Procession' in all district headquarters across the country. On September 1, the Opposition will hold a 'Mega Voter Adhikar Rally' at Patna's Gandhi Maidan 'where the whole of Bihar will send a clear message to drive away the Vote Chors (thieves)', Venugopal said. This will be Gandhi's second yatra in as many years after he took out Phase 2 of the Bharat Jodo Yatra in February 2024, which saw the Congress revive its organisation, and in some parts of the country, and also translated in some electoral gains during last year's general elections. Among other planned events, the party will take out rallies with the theme 'Vote Thief-Leave the Throne' in all state headquarters from August 22 to September 7. From September 15 to October 15, a 'signature campaign' will be conducted across the country to protect the right to vote. On August 7, Gandhi produced data of alleged dubious voters in Mahadevapura segment of Bangalore (Central) Lok Sabha constituency and claimed that 1,00,250 lakh 'stolen' votes helped the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) win the seat in 2024, as the Wayanad MP accused the ECI of 'colluding' with the BJP. Gandhi claimed that in Mahadevapura, there were 11,965 duplicate voters, 40,009 voters with fake and invalid addresses, 10,452 bulk voters who had a single address and 4,132 voters with invalid photos.
