Bihar News: Opposition Erupts Over Voter Verification, Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi, Kanhaiya Lead Protests

Massive protests have broken out across Bihar as the opposition intensifies its resistance to the ongoing voter list verification process initiated by the Election Commission. Leaders from the INDIA alliance—including Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, Kanhaiya Kumar, and Pappu Yadav—are leading a joint protest in Patna, with slogans like "Votebandi Hatao, Loktantra Bachao" and "Voter's Right is Democracy's Might" resonating at IT Golambar.The opposition alleges that the verification process is unjust and could result in the exclusion of genuine voters, especially those from marginalized communities who may not possess all eight required documents. They argue that the process is too complex, rushed, and lacks transparency.In response, the Election Commission maintains that the initiative is legal under Article 326 of the Constitution and is essential for strengthening democracy. Officials claim that nearly 47% of forms have already been submitted and that the timeline mirrors similar exercises like in 2002.However, opposition leaders question the Commission’s neutrality and criticize the government for pushing such a sensitive process within a tight deadline. The standoff has raised serious questions about voter rights, documentation, and electoral fairness ahead of the upcoming elections.

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