The political scene in Bihar is heating up around the special revision and verification of the voter list. Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav raised doubts and pointed out the confusion caused by changing guidelines. Now, Asaduddin Owaisi has approached the Election Commission on this matter.
Asaduddin Owaisi, the head of All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM), visited the Election Commission office in New Delhi on Monday to address this issue. Owaisi criticized the Election Commission for making a hurried decision and stated that if 15-20% of people are excluded from the voter list, they may lose their citizenship.
He mentioned that they are not against revision but emphasized the need for adequate time. Owaisi further added that removing someone’s name from the voter list not only disenfranchises them but affects their livelihood. He urged the Election Commission to explain how they intend to complete such a process in a short period.
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Owaisi highlighted the difficulties people face and presented these practical challenges to the Election Commission. He informed them about the lack of handbooks for BLOs and mentioned the current monsoon season in Bihar. Many lack documents, prompting a request to extend the final date.
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Owaisi criticized the BJP and RSS over the narrative of intrusion and Bangladeshis. He accused them of spreading falsehoods about illegal immigration from Bangladesh. He questioned how those allowed entry by India after the 1971 war are being labeled as intruders now.
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In a questioning tone, Owaisi asked why so-called intruders were permitted to vote in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He mentioned consulting with other opposition parties about the next steps. Whether AIMIM will go to court or not, only time will tell, he concluded.
