Opposition MPs Gear Up for Big March Against Vote Theft

In India, a big protest is coming up. About 300 MPs from the I.N.D.I.A. bloc will march to the Election Commission office. This happens on August 11. They say it’s against “vote chori,” which means vote theft. And they point fingers at SIR. SIR stands for Special Intensive Revision. It’s a way to update voter lists. But the opposition thinks it’s not fair.

First, let’s talk about why this matters. The I.N.D.I.A. bloc includes parties like Congress and others. They feel SIR deletes real voters. Especially in places like Bihar. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, has spoken out. He says SIR lets “vote chori” happen. For example, he claims over 1 lakh votes got stolen in Karnataka before. Now, in Bihar, 35 lakh voters are untraceable. That’s a huge number.

Moreover, Mallikarjun Kharge will host a dinner for these MPs on Monday. That’s today, August 10. It’s to bring everyone together. Rahul hosted one before. So, they plan as a team. Then, the march starts from Parliament. They want the EC to stop SIR or make it fair.

However, the government says SIR cleans up lists. It removes fake or dead voters. The Election Commission started SIR in Bihar from June 24 to July 25. They had 7.89 crore voters at the start. Over 7.24 crore sent back forms. That shows many joined in. But some did not. Reasons include moving away or not found.

Here is complete data from the Press Information Bureau. It covers key findings.

• Total electors before SIR: 7.89 crore
• Forms submitted: 7.24 crore
• Online forms filled: Over 16 lakh
• Forms downloaded: Over 13 lakh
• SMS sent for awareness: 5.7 crore
• Acknowledgment SMS: 10.2 crore

On deletions and additions, more comes later. Draft list out on August 1. Claims until September 1. No name deletes without notice.

Now, look at Booth Level Agents (BLAs). They help check lists. Numbers went up by 16%. Here is a table:

This table shows how parties stepped up. Congress doubled agents. It helps watch the process.

For a graph, imagine a bar chart. It shows BLA changes per party. Bars for BJP in blue, short rise. Congress in green, tall bar up. CPI(M) in red, very tall. Total in black. This graph highlights opposition push. It works on mobile and computer. Use colors for highlight: blue for low change, red for high.

[Image: Opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav protesting in Parliament over SIR. They hold signs saying “Stop Vote Chori.” Credit: Hindustan Times. Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/photos/news/stop-sir-opposition-protest-over-bihar-electoral-roll-row-in-parliament-in-pics-101753689375847.html]

This protest could shake things up. Not just in India. Around the world, people watch elections. In Asia, Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Australia, and Antarctica too, though few there. Fair votes matter everywhere. Like in the US or UK, voter lists get checked. But claims of bias hurt trust.

Besides, young people care. If you are 18, check your vote. Old folks remember past polls. All ages can see why clean lists help. But not if it deletes real ones.

Meanwhile, the bloc wants talks in Parliament. But no luck yet. They march instead. Sources say it’s peaceful. Yet strong.

For more on this, read the original story. It’s from Deccan Herald

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In addition, this links to bigger issues. Like in 2019, Kharge said bogus votes cost them. Now, they fight back. Rahul calls for clean rolls. It’s key for free polls.

Furthermore, Bihar SIR shows gaps. Many migrants can’t fill forms easy. Online helps, but not all have net. EC sent SMS, but some miss.

To wrap up, watch August 11. Will EC listen? Or more protests? It affects next polls.

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