Congress MP Rahul Gandhi declares he possesses an 'atom bomb' that, once detonated, will reveal the Election Commission's alleged vote theft. Rahul insists that discrepancies in voter lists stretch from Madhya Pradesh to Maharashtra and from Karnataka to Bihar.
Today (Friday) in Bihar, the draft roll has been released post-SIR process. Any voter suspecting an error can verify their details online. The Election Commission has set the deadline for voter list corrections to September 1st.
Ongoing Protests at Parliament House
Political tensions persist. Demonstrations have been ongoing for ten days, necessitating barricades in Parliament's well. Why is Rahul Gandhi planning a dramatic gesture in Bengaluru on August 5th? Starting August 9th, Bihar sees the onset of a significant political saga over SIR and new voter lists.
The Big Question about the Election Commission
Is it appropriate for political battles to involve a constitutional entity like the Election Commission? What does Rahul's 'atom bomb' entail? Is it meant to intimidate the Commission?
Rahul's Bombshell: Prepared Over Six Months
Rahul Gandhi claims that after six months of preparation, his 'bomb' is set to expose commissions' officials, especially focused on Karnataka.
When and Where Will the 'Bomb' Go Off?
Date Set: August 5thLocation: BengaluruVenue: Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee OfficeMarch: From Freedom Park to the Election Commission Office
Congress Accusation: Voter List Flaws
Highlighting voter fraud, Rahul asserts a deep dive into Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha seat's voter list. Thousands of new voters, aged 45, 50, 60, and 65, reportedly enlisted in Mahadevapura and Gandhinagar assembly regions.
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Karnataka Election Commission's Response
The Commission stated a comprehensive review of voters occurred before the 2024 elections. Despite 917,000 objections registered post-draft roll, Congress withheld complaints until now.
Bihar Voter List Draft Released
For over a month, Bihar's voter list underwent meticulous revision pre-release. Voters can view their names by choosing their district, assembly, and polling station.
List of 243 Seats Publicized
Bihar's draft list, covering 243 assembly seats and 90,817 polling stations, has been digitally shared with 12 political parties. Public can propose additions or amendments until September 1st.
Intensified Opposition Politics
More intrigued by SIR than Election Commission's actions, opposition from Delhi to Patna, West Bengal, and Jharkhand escalates resistance.
Also Read: 'Despite Daily Threats...' Election Commission Responds to Rahul Gandhi's Accusations
State-Level Opposition: Protests by Mamata and Hemant Governments
West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee alters between cautioning local officers and urging migrant minority voters' return. Jharkhand's Hemant Soren Government opposes SIR, passing a resolution to Delhi.
Election Commission's Reply to Rahul's Claims
The Election Commission (EC) firmly replies that emails and letters were sent to Rahul on June 12, 2025, to which he never responded or showed up. The Commission clarifies it never received any correspondence from him on any issue. A tweet on X underscores that his allegations are trenchant, baseless, and intimidating.
Despite ongoing threats and warnings, the Election Commission steadfastly pursues the SIR process, its electoral impact to be determined by forthcoming results.
