On the third day of the 'Voter Rights March' in Gaya, Bihar, a stir was caused. Reports suggest people waited at the Punawa Hanuman Temple in Wazirganj for Rahul Gandhi, who did not show up. He was expected to commence the march following a prayer ceremony at the temple. However, the convoy of Rahul and Tejashwi moved forward without stopping.
Local Community Displeased Over Missed Temple Visit
Rahul Gandhi's absence from the temple ceremony led to local discontent. The prepared prayer platter was left unused as Rahul's convoy passed by the temple without halting. Irked, young locals began chanting slogans in favor of the opposition party, BJP.
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Leaders Criticized for Yearly Visits
The temple visit omission from Rahul Gandhi has angered Wazirganj's youth, who expressed in interactions that politicians visit only for vote-bank politics. To them, the ancient temple holds immense significance.
The Voter Rights March initiated by Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav began on Sunday from Sasaram, moving towards Aurangabad before reaching Gaya on Monday.
Rising Concerns with the Election Commission
During the march, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi issued warnings to the Chief Election Commissioner and other members, stressing stern actions against electoral frauds when a coalition government comes into power. He asserted that the nation would demand affidavits from the commission, aiming to expose 'vote theft' in every electoral district if circumstances allow.
Adding to this, Rahul Gandhi likened the PM’s special package initiatives to the election commission's 'new special package' for Bihar, dubbed as SIR (Special Intensive Revision), which he claimed is a new form of 'vote theft'.
8:00 AM:
Participants gathered at Sasaram to kickstart the march.
10:00 AM:
The convoy proceeded towards Aurangabad.
2:00 PM:
Arrived near Punawa Hanuman Temple in Wazirganj.
2:30 PM:
Rahul Gandhi's convoy moved without stopping at the temple.
3:00 PM:
Local discontent emerged with chants of 'BJP long live'.
