Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Odisha Congress Protests Voter List Irregularities with Marches
The Odisha Congress held torch marches because they believe there are problems with the voter lists.
They are protesting against the alleged manipulation of these lists.
This is part of a larger protest across the country.
The Congress leaders, including Bhakta Charan Das, marched with flags and banners, claiming that the BJP is winning elections through unfair practices.
The Congress is concerned about the integrity of the voting process and plans to continue these protests.
Odisha Congress organized 'mashaal' marches to protest voter list irregularities.
The protests are part of a nationwide movement sparked by Rahul Gandhi's allegations.
OPCC president Bhakta Charan Das led the march in Bhubaneswar.
The Congress alleges 'vote theft' and criticizes the BJP's election wins.
The Congress plans to intensify the protests.
- Who
- The Odisha Congress unit, led by OPCC president Bhakta Charan Das.
- What
- The Odisha Congress organized 'mashaal' (torch) marches.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Across various districts in Odisha, including Bhubaneswar.
- Why
- To protest alleged irregularities in voter lists and what they call 'vote theft'.
Congress's View
BJP's View
Voter List Accuracy
Congress's View
The Congress alleges voter list manipulation and vote theft by the BJP.
BJP's View
The articles do not provide the BJP's view.
- Event
- 'Mashaal' (torch) marches
- Location
- Odisha (various districts), including Bhubaneswar
- Organizer
- Odisha Congress unit
- Leader
- OPCC president Bhakta Charan Das
- Allegation
- Irregularities in voter lists and 'vote theft'
