New Delhi, October 10 (Daily Kiran) : Tensions are rising in New Delhi as Congress intensifies its criticism of the Election Commission and the central government in response to ongoing protests related to the Chief Justice’s appointment and the Special Investigation Report (SIR). Party leaders across states, from West Bengal to Maharashtra and Odisha, have united in accusing the government of vote theft, electoral fraud in by-elections, and the misuse of institutions.
Shubhankar Sarkar, the Congress state president in Delhi, described the situation as chaotic. “If someone raises their voice against injustice, they are arrested. What kind of approach is this when no one is raising a wrong voice?” he questioned.
Sarkar recounted a story from a previous press conference where Rahul Gandhi highlighted allegations of vote theft, claiming that at that time, half of the country supported Gandhi while the other half was skeptical. “Today, the entire nation stands with Rahul Gandhi,” he asserted.
Regarding the recent by-election results, Sarkar stated, “If voting were conducted freely and fairly, the Congress candidate would have won in Nandigram, and there would be no disputes. The same applies to Rejingar.” He emphasized the difficulty in assessing election outcomes when voting lacks transparency, urging for a genuine voting process to reveal the public’s true preferences.
Congress leader Harshvardhan Sapkal questioned whether Gyanesh Kumar had become a lawyer for the BJP, demanding evidence from the Election Commission. He pointed out that the commission’s previous errors are well-documented, raising concerns about the BJP’s defense of these mistakes.
In Maharashtra, Sapkal highlighted the devastating drought affecting farmers, stating, “The entire Kharif crop has been destroyed. The government has yet to announce a relief package, which is urgently needed. Simply declaring a drought is insufficient; immediate financial aid of ₹1 lakh per hectare should be provided to affected farmers.”
Meanwhile, Odisha Congress chief Bhakta Charan Das called for the resignation of Election Commission officials, citing numerous questions about their conduct. “The government is protecting them. They have turned into exploiters instead of safeguarding the votes of 1.4 billion citizens,” he claimed.
Das criticized the government’s approach, stating that they prioritize remaining in power through vote theft while neglecting the public’s concerns. He lamented the tarnished image of India abroad, rising unemployment, and the erosion of constitutional respect. “They are working against the ideals of the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Mahatma Gandhi,” he concluded.
Tensions continue to escalate as Congress pushes for accountability and transparency in the electoral process.
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