Pratibha Singh Slams CEC for 'Undermining Democracy', Calls for Mega Rally
AICC's Pratibha Singh slams CEC Gyanesh Kumar over electoral roll revisions and calls for a massive 'Desh Bachao, Vote Bachao' rally on Nov 1.
In a scathing attack on the electoral machinery, All India Congress Committee (AICC) Working Committee member and former Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh has accused Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar of undermining democracy. Singh alleged that recent administrative shifts could lead to a massive disenfranchisement of voters across India.
Allegations of 'Vote Theft' and Electoral Manipulation
The controversy centers around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Pratibha Singh claimed that changes implemented under the guise of this revision could potentially deprive over 13 crore voters of their fundamental right to vote.
Singh raised serious concerns regarding the decision-making process within the Election Commission. She alleged that the Chief Election Commissioner took unilateral decisions concerning the SIR exercise, reportedly ignoring dissent from two other Election Commissioners. Specifically, she pointed toward changes made to Form 6, the critical document used by citizens to apply for the inclusion of their names in the electoral rolls.
"The exclusion of a large number of voters from the electoral process is unfortunate," Singh stated, adding that such actions undermine not only the Election Commission's functioning but the very Constitution of India.
Demand for CEC's Removal
The Congress leader asserted that the public's confidence in the electoral process has been severely eroded due to these actions. Singh argued that the country can no longer accept Gyanesh Kumar continuing in his current post, suggesting that his leadership has become a liability to the democratic process.
Call to Action: 'Desh Bachao, Vote Bachao' Rally
Turning her attention to mobilization, Pratibha Singh has urged the citizens of Himachal Pradesh to join the INDIA bloc's upcoming mega rally. The event, titled 'Desh Bachao, Vote Bachao', is scheduled to take place on November 1 at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi.
Key Details of the Protest:
- Event: Desh Bachao, Vote Bachao Rally
- Date: November 1
- Location: Ramlila Maidan, New Delhi
- Objective: To protest against alleged electoral irregularities and safeguard voting rights.
Singh expressed her belief that this rally will evolve into a massive movement against the BJP, bringing together various opposition parties and concerned citizens to protect the integrity of the Indian vote. She has called for maximum participation from the people of her home state to ensure their voices are heard in the national capital.