Rahul Gandhi has urged for a parliamentary discussion on alleged discrepancies in voter lists, echoing concerns raised by opposition parties across India. Saugata Roy from the Trinamool Congress highlighted specific flaws in the lists and called for revisions before the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam.
On Monday, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, called for a parliamentary discussion regarding alleged irregularities in the voter lists during the Zero Hour of the Lok Sabha. Mr. Gandhi highlighted that the entire opposition coalition has been advocating for this dialogue, emphasizing public concern over voter list discrepancies nationwide.
He stated, “We accept your remarks that the government does not make voter lists. But we demand a discussion on the issue.” This appeal follows mounting inquiries regarding voter registrations from various political factions, notably in Maharashtra.
Saugata Roy, a member of the Trinamool Congress, corroborated these concerns, citing flaws in the voter lists. He noted instances where individuals shared identical Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers in multiple parliamentary constituencies. Specifically, he pointed to reports from Murshidabad and Burdwan in West Bengal, as well as Haryana.
Additionally, Mr. Roy announced that a delegation from the Trinamool Congress would meet the newly-appointed Chief Election Commissioner to address these flaws. He urged for a comprehensive revision of the voter lists ahead of the upcoming assembly elections set for next year in West Bengal and Assam, maintaining that mistakes have been observed in voter registrations, particularly in Maharashtra and Haryana.
Mr. Roy insisted, “Let the total voter lists be thoroughly revised. The Election Commission should answer to the country why some mistakes occurred in the lists,” highlighting the urgency for corrections before the elections.
This ongoing discussion reflects a wider, pressing demand from various political parties to ensure the integrity and accuracy of electoral processes in the country.
The recent demands from opposition leaders, particularly Rahul Gandhi and Saugata Roy, underscore significant concerns regarding the integrity of voter lists in India. With allegations of discrepancies raised across multiple states, including Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Haryana, there is an urgent call for a thorough review by the Election Commission. This is especially critical as upcoming assembly elections approach, prompting a united request for transparency and accuracy in voter registration processes.
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