Ajay Rai Alleges Vulnerable Voters Removed from UP Lists
Congress leader Ajay Rai claims the Special Intensive Revision in UP has removed vulnerable slum dwellers from voter lists, depriving them of voting rights.
In a significant political development in Uttar Pradesh, Congress leader and former state president Ajay Rai has raised serious allegations regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Rai claims that the ongoing process has resulted in the removal of names belonging to vulnerable populations, particularly those residing in slum settlements, effectively stripping them of their fundamental right to vote.
Allegations of Government Pressure
Speaking in Lucknow, Rai expressed deep concern over the impact of the SIR exercise on the most economically disadvantaged sections of society. He suggested that the process is not being conducted without influence, alleging that the Chief Election Commissioner is operating under government pressure.
"The names of vulnerable people living in the SIR slums have been removed from the voter list, thereby depriving them of their right to vote," Rai stated. He further urged those who defend the revision process to visit these settlements directly to witness the ground reality of the situation.
Congress Targets 2027 Assembly Elections
While the controversy surrounding the electoral rolls unfolds, the Uttar Pradesh Congress has also focused on its long-term political strategy. The newly appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress president, Aradhana Misra-Mona, emphasized her commitment to the party's leadership and its mission to form the government in the state in 2027.
Misra-Mona stated that her primary duty is to maintain the trust of party workers while working toward the goal of steering Uttar Pradesh in a new direction. She highlighted the importance of strengthening the INDIA alliance and noted that party workers are dedicated to the efforts of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi to protect the country's democracy and Constitution.
Support for New Leadership
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari expressed strong confidence in Misra-Mona's leadership. He noted her extensive political journey, tracing her rise from a Panchayat member to a prominent MLA, and now to the highest position within the state Congress unit. Tiwari believes her leadership will be instrumental in bringing the Congress party back to power in the state.