Sanjay Singh Demands Special Parliament Session Over 'Vote-Chori'
AAP MP Sanjay Singh writes to PM Modi demanding a special session to discuss 'vote-chori' and mass deletion of voters from lists.
In a significant escalation of political tension, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has formally written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding an urgent special session of Parliament. The AAP leader is seeking a high-level deliberation on serious allegations of 'vote-chori' and the massive deletion of over 13 crore names from voter lists.
Allegations of Mass Voter Deletion
Sanjay Singh has raised alarms regarding the integrity and transparency of India's electoral process. He pointed specifically to the large-scale removal of voters' names under the guise of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). According to the AAP leader, the scale of these deletions—reportedly exceeding 13 crore names—demands immediate clarification and accountability from the authorities.
"Every eligible citizen must be able to exercise their constitutional right to vote without fearing that they will be deprived of it," Singh stated, emphasizing that the fairness of the electoral system is at stake.
Demands for CEC Resignation and Police Accountability
The letter also addresses the growing unrest surrounding the Election Commission. Singh highlighted that protesters in New Delhi have been demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, citing irregularities in the revision of voter lists. He stressed that the Election Commission must be held accountable to ensure the maintenance of independent and free elections.
Concerns Over Police Crackdown and Rights Violations
A major portion of Singh's demand focuses on the reported police action against citizens exercising their democratic rights. He noted with concern that various members of society, including:
- Members of Parliament and political leaders
- Journalists and lawyers
- Students and political workers
The AAP MP alleged that these individuals have been subjected to detention, manhandling, and excessive force. He specifically highlighted reports of women protesters being forcibly dragged and mistreated by male police personnel, calling these incidents "particularly serious."
Constitutional Rights and Delhi Restrictions
Singh invoked Article 19(1)(b) of the Indian Constitution, which guarantees the right to assemble peacefully and without arms. He argued that peaceful dissent and political protests must not be suppressed through arbitrary detention or disproportionate force.
The AAP leader also raised questions regarding the heavy-handed restrictions imposed in Delhi ahead of recent demonstrations. He cited reports of entry and exit gates being closed at 57 Delhi Metro stations and widespread disruption to public transport as measures that disproportionately restrict the freedom of movement and the right to peaceful assembly in the national capital.
Concluding his demand, Singh asserted that Parliament cannot remain a silent spectator while the integrity of elections is questioned and the fundamental pillars of democracy—the right to vote, the right to dissent, and the right to protest—are under threat.