Rahul Gandhi alleges widespread vote theft in Bihar
Gandhi accused BJP of double voting, claiming party leaders cast ballots in other states and again during Bihar elections.
New Delhi: In a sharp attack on the Election Commission and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged massive electoral irregularities in Bihar, claiming.
Addressing a series of rallies in Sitamarhi, East Champaran, and Madhubani, Gandhi said the “real culprits” behind the alleged fraud are the chief election commissioner and the two election commissioners, accusing them of betraying their constitutional duty. his tone both angry and emotional.
Gandhi claimed that reports from polling stations and video clips shared by party workers revealed a pattern of deliberate manipulation. “A few days ago, I conducted a ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar to raise awareness about the widespread manipulation of voter lists through SIR (Software-based irregular registration). Today, the news and visuals coming from every corner of Bihar are strengthening the evidence of vote chori,” he said.
The Congress leader alleged that lakhs of eligible voters had been mysteriously removed from the electoral rolls, while others were being stopped from voting at polling booths. “Those who were given the responsibility to protect the right to vote have become partners in stealing people’s future,” Gandhi said, addressing the youth and first-time voters in particular. “This is not just about an election. It’s about your right, your voice, and your future.”
In a pointed accusation, he also alleged that BJP leaders and workers who had already cast their votes in other states were being allowed to vote again in Bihar. This is how democracy is being mocked in broad daylight,” he said.
Gandhi’s comments came amid the second phase of polling in the state, where opposition parties have repeatedly accused the Election Commission of bias and poor oversight. His remarks drew loud applause from the crowds, many of whom echoed his call for greater accountability in the electoral process.
“The people of Bihar are watching,” Gandhi told supporters. “They know who is standing up for their rights and who is trying to silence their voice. The Congress will not allow democracy to be auctioned off.”
The Congress leader’s tone softened as he appealed to young voters, whom he described as the “guardians of democracy.” “My message to Gen Z is simple — don’t let anyone steal your future. Those who are supposed to protect your vote have joined hands with those trying to erase it. This is your fight now — to reclaim India’s democracy.”
He accused the Election Commission of acting in concert with the central government. “The Election Commission is no longer independent. It is colluding with the government to weaken our Constitution and our democratic rights,” he said, vowing to pursue legal and constitutional routes to challenge what he described as “institutional betrayal.”
As Gandhi concluded his rally, his message was clear and resonant — the fight for Bihar’s democracy is a fight for India’s soul. “This is the struggle of every Indian who believes in truth, equality, and justice. We will not let democracy die silently.”