Today, Opposition MP’s are holding a protest march from the parliament building to the election commission’s office. however, the police stopped the march right outside parliament. the opposition MPs are protesting against the election commission, accusing it of wrongdoing in bihar’s sir case and alleging cheating during the voting for the 2024 lok sabha elections. They claim that there were serious irregularities in the electoral process which damaged the fairness of the elections. this protest is meant to demand action and accountability from the elections. this protest is meant to demand action and accountability from the election commission. many leaders from the different opposition parties are participating in the march to show unity against what they call unfair practices. Congress MP Shashi tharoor also joined the protest, lending his voice to the criticism. the opposition says they will keep raising the issue until there is a proper investigation and justice is served for the alleged election related frauds.
Shashi Tharoor said that as long as people have doubts about the fairness of the elections, the credibility of the election commission will continue to suffer. he also explained that trust in the election commission can only be restores if these doubts are addressed and removed. according to him, it is in the election commission’s own interest to respond these questions and ensure transparency. shashi tharoor stressed that the commission must take the steps to clarify the issues and regain public confidence. without this, the perception of bias or wrongdoing will keep damaging its reputation and the democratic process.
Opposition leaders held a protest
Opposition leaders held a protest march from parliament to the election commission’s office in delhi, opposing alleged voter fraud during the 2024 lok sabha election and irregularities in Bihar’s special intensive revision SIR of the voter list. the leaders claimed that these actions compromised the fairness of the electoral process. however, the march was stopped right outside parliament by the police. Many prominent leaders took part in the protest, including Congress MP’s Rahul gandhi and priyanka gandhi as well as shiv sena UBT Leader sanjay raut. Several Mp’ along with these senior leaders wer detained by the authorities.
The opposition said that the protest was aimed at demanding accountability from the election commission and highlighting the need for a transparent fair voting process. they also vowed to continue raising these concern until the alleged fraud is investigated and strict measures are taken to prevent such incidents in the future.
