New Delhi, Dec 9 (NationPress) Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav fiercely criticized the ruling BJP during a Lok Sabha session, accusing them of manipulating administrative resources and raising urgent concerns regarding electoral reforms.

Pointing to the recent by-elections in Rampur and Farukhabad, Yadav asserted that on the election day, law enforcement and officials restricted citizens from leaving their homes, a move that he claimed significantly impacted voter turnout.

He noted that this was the first occasion the BJP secured victory in Rampur and mentioned that his party had presented evidence of these irregularities to the Election Commission, yet no action was taken.

“This was not just vote chori; this was vote dacoity in the by-elections,” Yadav declared.

Regarding electoral bonds, he alleged that the BJP received the largest portion of donations, followed by the Congress, leaving regional parties struggling for resources.

“We received nothing,” he lamented. The financial disparity in election spending raises questions about how smaller parties can remain competitive.

Yadav also expressed grave concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Uttar Pradesh, claiming that this initiative has resulted in the deaths of 10 Booth Level Officers (BLOs).

He shared a list of nine BLOs who tragically lost their lives during the SIR and mentioned that while his party provided Rs 2 lakh to one bereaved family, he urged the government to offer Rs 1 crore in compensation and employment to the families of each victim.

He questioned whether the training for BLOs was adequate and suggested that discussions surrounding SIR were linked to the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), with speculation about detention centers being established under the guise of identifying ghuspethias (intruders).

Yadav reminded the assembly that the SP was the largest party in the previous Uttar Pradesh elections but accused the BJP of fostering a communal environment that swayed the results.

He cited the success of SP MP Awadhesh Prasad from Faizabad, an area associated with Ayodhya, as a case where communal polarization had a significant impact on electoral outcomes.

As he called for reforms, Yadav endorsed the Congress’ proposals to revamp the process of appointing the Election Commission and advocated for a return to ballot paper voting. “If advanced countries like Germany and the United States can vote using paper, why are we still relying on EVMs?” he questioned.

In conclusion, Yadav asserted, “This is not just vote chori; this is vote dacoity. If fair elections are conducted, the BJP will not secure a single seat.”