INDIA Bloc to Launch 'Aakrosh March' Across Bihar on October 7
Tejashwi Yadav announces Aakrosh March and district protests in Bihar against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, PM Modi, and Amit Shah.
The political landscape in Bihar is set for a massive upheaval as the INDIA alliance prepares for a series of intense demonstrations. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Assembly Leader of Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, has announced that alliance members will hit the streets to protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Two-Day Protest Plan: March and Sit-in Protests
The opposition has outlined a strategic two-day agitation aimed at mobilizing support across the state. According to the schedule announced by Yadav:
- October 7: An 'Aakrosh March' will be conducted in every block across Bihar to voice grievances against the central leadership and the Election Commission.
- October 8: Alliance members will stage massive sit-in protests outside every district headquarters in the state.
In the state capital, Patna, the protest is expected to be particularly high-profile. Yadav stated that a large contingent, including MLAs, MLCs, former public representatives, and senior alliance leaders, will march towards the Governor's House. The alliance is also reportedly seeking an appointment with the President to present their concerns.
Allegations of 'Dismantling Democracy'
Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on the central government, claiming that the process of undermining democratic institutions began right here in Bihar. He specifically pointed towards the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls during the assembly polls as a primary tool used to weaken the democratic fabric.
"INDIA Alliance was formed in Bihar. SIR process was kickstarted here. Bihar is the mother of democracy, and these people started the process of ending democracy from here," Yadav told reporters.
The RJD leader emphasized that as citizens who hold the Constitution and democracy in high regard, the alliance members would not stand by while these institutions are compromised. He reiterated that the upcoming campaign is a fight in "defence of democracy and the Constitution."
Targeting the Top Leadership
The protests are not merely directed at the Election Commission. By naming Narendra Modi and Amit Shah in the call for the Aakrosh March, the INDIA bloc is signaling a direct confrontation with the highest levels of the ruling government. The alliance aims to use this movement to consolidate its presence in Bihar and challenge the electoral processes they deem unfair.