Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Opposition Mulls Boycott Amid Concerns Over Electoral Rolls
The opposition is upset about how the voter lists are being checked and updated in Bihar and Karnataka.
They are considering not participating in upcoming elections.
The opposition believes that the Election Commission is not doing its job properly and may be helping some people win unfairly.
One group says they have evidence of cheating in Karnataka and is demanding an investigation.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission has reported issues with voter data in Bihar, including many voters who are untraceable, deceased, or have moved.
The opposition parties are discussing their options and protesting in the Parliament.
Congress in-charge for Bihar, Krishna Allavaru, said that all options, including a potential boycott of upcoming Assembly polls, are being discussed.
Rahul Gandhi stated the Congress has concrete proof of the Election Commission allowing cheating in a Karnataka constituency.
Allavaru challenged the Chief Election Commissioner to scrutinize voter list processes in Bihar, questioning their legitimacy.
The Election Commission reported that 20 lakh electors in Bihar have been reported deceased and 28 lakh have permanently shifted.
Opposition parties protested in Parliament against the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
- Who
- Congress, other opposition parties, Election Commission, and voters.
- What
- Discussions and protests regarding electoral roll revisions and potential election boycotts.
- When
- Ongoing, with discussions and protests occurring recently.
- Where
- Bihar, Karnataka, and Parliament complex in Delhi.
- Why
- Concerns over the integrity of the voter lists and potential election irregularities.
Opposition View
Election Commission
Integrity of Voter Rolls
Opposition View
Electoral rolls are being manipulated and are not legitimate.
Election Commission
Not mentioned
- Issue
- Bihar electoral roll revision and alleged discrepancies
- Congress Stance
- Considering all options, including boycott; alleging election theft
- Rahul Gandhi's Claim
- Congress has 100% proof of EC allowing cheating in Karnataka
- EC Bihar Data
- 20 lakh deceased, 28 lakh shifted, 1 lakh untraceable electors
- Protest Location
- Makar Dwar, Parliament complex
