Chandigarh, October 7 (Daily Kiran) : Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has declared a large-scale protest against vote tampering and the neglect of farmers. This announcement follows a meeting of the India Block in Chandigarh. Hooda stated that all coalition parties will unite to address these issues on the streets.
He emphasized the need for demonstrations at district headquarters, culminating in a significant rally on November 1. Additionally, they plan to visit local markets to highlight farmers’ concerns. Coalition partners have pledged to intensify their fight to protect democracy and uphold the Constitution.
During the meeting, Hooda noted that they are seeking detailed information from election authorities regarding the number of votes that have been cut or added. “We will gather at all district headquarters, where all coalition partners will show their support,” he said. He added that discussions about the strategy for the upcoming protests have already begun.
Hooda expressed deep concern for farmers, stating, “Currently, farmers are in distress as the procurement of millet and rice is not happening.” He described a troubling situation where discrepancies in moisture measurement at markets are causing further challenges for farmers.
Another leader present at the meeting remarked on the participation of state leaders from CPI(M) and RJD. They collectively agreed to protect the Constitution, alleging that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has overseen significant vote cuts, which has raised objections from his fellow commissioners.
They argued that this situation severely undermines the Constitution and citizens’ rights, effectively amounting to an assault on democracy. “We demand that no legitimate vote be discarded unjustly. While invalid votes should be removed, the vast number of valid votes being cut is unacceptable,” they stated.
Criticizing the Haryana government, Hooda pointed out the rising crime rates and incidents of theft and gang wars, calling for urgent action. He noted that the current administration seems more focused on Punjab than on addressing pressing issues within Haryana, where youth are increasingly falling into substance abuse.
Hooda also highlighted the dire state of rural employment, urging that local youth should be given job opportunities to prevent them from engaging in negative activities. He assured that more parties will join the protest, emphasizing that the gathering was called on short notice.
“Our goal is to save the country and advance Haryana,” he stated, acknowledging that while the BJP is not solely to blame for all issues, the public is facing significant hardships under their governance.
Premchand, the state secretary of CPI(M), confirmed that the meeting was a follow-up to a national-level gathering held on September 30, focused on the ongoing threats to democracy. He expressed that constitutional institutions have become tools for the ruling party to suppress dissent.
He revealed that over 13 million votes have been cut nationwide, with approximately 3.4 million in Haryana alone. This manipulation has caused considerable distress among voters, affecting nearly 7.8 million citizens under various pretenses.
CPI(M) leaders made it clear that Article 326 of the Constitution grants every citizen the right to a vote, and they will not tolerate violations of this right. The India Block parties have resolved to fight for the preservation of democracy and the right to vote.
They demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the annulment of the current voter list revision. They plan to conduct protests across all districts tomorrow, aiming for a large-scale demonstration.
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