Congress to Hold 'Save Constitution' March in Lucknow Over Voter List Deletions
The Congress party announces a state-wide protest in Lucknow on November 26th against the alleged removal of millions of voters from electoral rolls.
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Congress Protests Alleged Voter List Deletions in Uttar Pradesh
The Congress party has announced a state-wide protest in Uttar Pradesh against the alleged removal of millions of voters from the electoral rolls. Preparations are complete for a 'Save Constitution' march to be held in Lucknow on November 26th.
The party stated the march aims to protect democratic rights and the constitution, which they claim are being undermined by the BJP government. At a press conference, Rajendra Pal Gautam, Uttar Pradesh in-charge for the All India Congress Committee, State President Aradhana Mishra 'Mona', and national spokesperson Abhay Dubey jointly leveled serious accusations against the BJP government.
The leaders asserted that Dalits and backward classes voted to protect the constitution in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. They now allege that the Bharatiya Janata Party is retaliating through the Special Summary Revision (SIR) process.
Questions Raised Over Millions Removed from Voter Lists
Rajendra Pal Gautam claimed that approximately 3.37 crore voters are missing from the electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh. Citing data from the Chief Electoral Officer, he highlighted a difference of 2.38 crore between the village panchayat and assembly lists.
Expressing concern, he noted that names of workers registered on the E-Shram portal and beneficiaries of government schemes, including a significant number from Dalit and backward communities, have also been removed. Specifically, allegations were made about the large-scale removal of women's names, particularly on reserved seats.
Announcement of 'Save Constitution' March
State President Aradhana Mishra 'Mona' informed that the party has directed its workers in every district to verify the voter lists. She clarified that the INDIA alliance, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, will continue its struggle on this issue.
She announced that to protect the voting rights granted by the constitution, a 'Save Constitution' march will be taken out on November 26th, coinciding with 'Constitution Day'. The march will commence from the Congress State Headquarters to the statue of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar in Lucknow. The Congress has described this as a crucial and decisive step for safeguarding democratic rights.