Did Congress Expose ‘Vote Theft’ in Rajasthan with Deletion of 41.85 Lakh Voters?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- 41.85 lakh voter names deleted in Rajasthan.
- Congress alleges a politically motivated scheme.
- Disproportionate impact on marginalized communities.
- Calls for transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
- Leader of the Opposition questions deletion criteria.
Jaipur, Dec 17 (NationPress) A significant political controversy has unfolded in Rajasthan due to the removal of 41.85 lakh voter names from the electoral rolls during the Special Summary Revision (SSR) process.
The Congress party has raised concerns, alleging a politically charged conspiracy and accusing the Election Commission of collaborating with the BJP to unjustly eliminate voters.
Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra fiercely criticized the SSR process via a post on the social media platform X, claiming there has been extensive manipulation of the voter lists.
“Now the entire nation recognizes that SIR, conducted in collaboration with the Election Commission and the BJP, truly signifies the theft of India's rights. Those whose names were deleted were the ones anticipated to lose. The removal of 41.85 lakh voters in Rajasthan is not merely a procedural action but a meticulously orchestrated scheme of vote theft,” Dotasra stated.
Dotasra further asserted that voters from Dalit, backward, minority, and economically disadvantaged groups were disproportionately impacted.
“The essence of democracy has been assaulted. The BJP is aware that if elections are conducted fairly, their defeat is inevitable. This is why biased voter deletions are being executed under the guise of the Election Commission and the administration,” he urged, calling on citizens to unite against what he describes as an infringement on constitutional voting rights.
Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully also expressed skepticism regarding the removal of names categorized as ‘shifted’ and ‘absent’.
“If someone has moved, their vote should simply be transferred to their new location. Not everyone who has shifted has left the state,” Juli stated, questioning the rationale behind the widespread deletions.
The Congress has consistently opposed the SSR process. Dotasra had previously indicated that there were plans to delete over 50 lakh voter names during this revision.
The draft SSR voter list was unveiled on Tuesday, igniting renewed political responses.
The extensive deletions have provoked widespread discourse, with opposition leaders calling for enhanced transparency and accountability in the revision process while ongoing concerns regarding the criteria for excluding voters remain.