A massive voter list overhaul in Bhopal has ignited a firestorm, with Congress alleging foul play by the ruling BJP and Election Commission. Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar revealed that 2.5 to 3 lakh voters were unceremoniously removed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), calling it an unprecedented assault on franchise.
In a fiery address, Singhar challenged: ‘Without transparency or verification, how can such deletions happen? This is disenfranchisement by design.’ Congress has escalated its campaign, targeting both the state government and poll body for enabling what they term electoral sabotage.
Action on the ground is swift. In Indore, Jitu Patwari, wearing his hat as Congress president and BLA, stormed Rajendra Nagar thana with evidence of booth-level irregularities. ‘BJP is puppeteering BLOs to slash our voter base via fraudulent Form-7s. It’s criminal, and we’ll ensure FIRs and prosecutions,’ he declared.
Patwari detailed the Rau scandal, where official-BJP collusion allegedly funneled deletions of Congress-leaning names. Legal provisions for up to one-year sentences on false objectors bolster their case, promising a crackdown.
The SIR process, intended for accuracy, now reeks of partisanship, fueling debates on electoral reforms. Congress gears up for sustained agitation, vowing to protect every vote. As Bhopal buzzes with protests, the nation watches if justice prevails over politics.
Ultimately, restoring faith requires independent audits and public scrutiny. This Bhopal saga could set precedents for voter list integrity across India.