Rahul Gandhi first raised 'vote chori', says Kumari Selja
Congress leader Kumari Selja claims Rahul Gandhi was right about vote theft as the party demands the resignation of the CEC and top leaders.
Congress leader Kumari Selja has made a stinging claim regarding the integrity of the electoral process, asserting that Rahul Gandhi was the pioneer in highlighting the issue of "vote chori" (vote theft). Speaking to the media following a Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Tuesday, Selja suggested that the concerns raised by the party leader are increasingly being validated by emerging realities.
Democracy under threat
Selja emphasized that the current political climate requires a unified national effort to protect democratic institutions. She stated that the entire Congress party stands firmly behind Rahul Gandhi as they prepare for an upcoming struggle to safeguard the nation's democratic fabric.
"We didn't fabricate these claims; the information is emerging from within the Election Commission itself, confirming that all is not well and that our democracy is being imperiled," Selja remarked, adding that the party's warnings are proving to be accurate.
Demands for Resignations and Electoral Restoration
The Congress party has escalated its demands following recent controversies. The CWC has called for the immediate resignation of both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, arguing that they have lost the moral authority to govern amidst the allegations surrounding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
The opposition's primary demands include:
- The immediate resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
- The suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
- The restoration of approximately 13.30 crore names that have reportedly been deleted from the electoral rolls.
The Road Ahead: From Parliament to the Streets
The opposition is not planning to limit its protest to legislative debates. Selja hinted at a multi-pronged strategy that will involve movement both inside the House and through public demonstrations on the streets. A detailed roadmap for this upcoming campaign is expected to be unveiled shortly.
In a significant development, leaders of the INDIA bloc are scheduled to meet tomorrow. This meeting aims to consolidate a unified strategy regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding the SIR process and the collective stance against the current electoral administration.