Bihar Politics: 4.9 Crore Voters Under Scrutiny: Tejashwi’s Language Sparks Debate Amid Citizenship Rowc
A major controversy has erupted in Bihar as the Election Commission reportedly raised concerns over the legitimacy of 4.9 crore voters added after 2003, suggesting their eligibility may be questionable. The political storm intensified when Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of the Opposition, used an offensive comparison equating anonymous "sources" of the EC to "urine," reigniting debates on political discourse, institutional respect, and voter rights.The Commission allegedly hinted that over 2 crore names might be removed from the voter list, leading to backlash from opposition leaders who questioned the EC’s authority to verify citizenship. They argue that the EC is overstepping its mandate and playing into the BJP’s alleged narrative of targeting minorities and illegal immigrantsRJD spokesperson Anwar Pasha defended Tejashwi’s controversial remark by turning the spotlight on the BJP’s past inflammatory language, including statements made by Prime Minister Modi. He accused the BJP of panic over impending electoral defeat and slammed media platforms for being complicit in communal narratives.As Bihar heads toward another politically charged election, this issue has polarized discourse — questioning both the role of institutions and the quality of political language.
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