The Congress party on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of tampering with voter lists in collusion with the Election Commission of India (ECI). The party announced its intention to challenge the alleged irregularities through legal, political, and democratic means, citing serious concerns about electoral integrity.
EAGLE Group Raises Concerns Over Electoral Process
The Empowered Action Group of Leaders and Experts (EAGLE), an internal Congress think tank, released a statement alleging that the manipulation of voter lists is being carried out to favor the ruling party. According to the group, these irregularities pose a significant threat to India’s electoral democracy, as they undermine the fairness of elections.
Duplicate Voter IDs and Electoral Anomalies
One of the most alarming revelations made by the Congress was the duplication of voter identification numbers. The party claimed that the same voter ID number has been assigned to multiple individuals, both within the same constituency and across different states.
The party further argued that every voter must have a distinct voter ID to maintain the integrity of the electoral process. It likened the alleged duplication to multiple vehicles sharing the same registration number, emphasizing that such errors are highly irregular in a transparent democratic system.
Congress Demands Investigation and Legal Action
The Congress has vowed to pursue legal measures and mobilize public support to ensure that these discrepancies are addressed. It called for the Election Commission to conduct a thorough review of the voter list and take corrective action to restore faith in the electoral process.
A Threat to Electoral Fairness?
With the 2024 general elections on the horizon, the issue of voter list accuracy is likely to become a heated political debate. The Congress has warned that unchecked electoral malpractices could erode public trust in India’s democratic system, making it crucial for authorities to take swift action and ensure a free and fair election process.