The voter list controversy overwhelmed before Bihar elections. Rahul Gandhi rejected the Election Commission’s affidavit, Gehlot questioned the functioning of the commission. Is this becoming a challenge for democracy? Know the whole matter.
Voter List Controversy Heats Up Ahead of Bihar Polls: Before the Bihar assembly elections, a big controversy has come up over the voter list verification, which has caused warmth in national politics. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has turned down the demand for giving affidavits by the Election Commission. He described it as “#Votechori”, accusing him of having big disturbances in the voter list. At the same time, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has also questioned the functioning of the Election Commission. Can this dispute become a threat to the credibility of our democracy?
What is the real reason for the voter list dispute?
The Election Commission had sought an affidavit from Rahul Gandhi to investigate the voter list, but he strictly rejected it. He says that he has already taken an oath to protect the Constitution as a Member of Parliament. Rahul Gandhi alleged that there is a large number of disturbances in the voter list and the Election Commission should conduct an impartial inquiry immediately. Meanwhile, he has also placed evidence in support of his claim in front of the public.
Ashok Gehlot’s big statement: Is the functioning of the Election Commission correct?
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has also questioned the functioning of the Election Commission. He described this affidavit as “stupid” and “attempt to save respect”. Gehlot said that earlier the Commission used to investigate by taking self -cognizance so that the public’s trust was maintained. He gave former Chief Election Commissioner O.P. Rawat’s statement also reminded, stating that the big opposition leaders in the past have also accused the Election Commission, but did not ask for an affidavit from them.
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Is the Election Commission fair?
Gehlot raised the question that if a similar disclosure had been made by a investigative journalist or media organization, would the Commission ask for an affidavit or a fair investigation? This question raises serious questions on the fairness of the Election Commission.
Threat to democracy?
Gehlot compared to China, Russia and North Korea, Gehlot, from China, warned that if the Election Commission in India also did the same work as in countries like North Korea, China and Russia, where the Election Commission only plays formalities, it will be a serious threat to the credibility of democracy. He said that such a situation would prove dangerous for democracy.
Election Commission’s silence and future political
The fight at present has received no detailed response to the dispute by the Election Commission. Opposition attacks and public questions have brought the issue to the center of electoral debate. This dispute is likely to intensify in the coming days, which may warm the Bihar election environment.
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