Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission and the BJP of carrying out a major electoral fraud during his Vote Adhikar Yatra in Bihar. Speaking at a rally in Aurangabad, he claimed that citizens’ constitutional rights were being taken away. Gandhi alleged that many people told him their names were deleted from the voter list. He said, “We are not afraid of the Election Commission. Bihar will fight for votes and the Constitution.” Gandhi also questioned new election rules, claiming they were designed to allow vote theft. He vowed to fight for people’s rights and show their strength. (PC: India Today)

The Election Commission of India has given Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seven days to back his “vote chori” claim with an affidavit or issue a public apology. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said without proof, the allegations of double voting and “vote theft” are baseless. He called Gandhi’s remarks an “insult to the Constitution” and said such terms weaken trust in democratic institutions. Kumar added that the commission stands firmly with all voters, without discrimination. Gandhi, however, questioned why only he was asked for an affidavit and not BJP leaders. The controversy comes during the electoral roll revision process. (PC: India Today)

The Election Commission of India held a press conference to address allegations of "vote theft" and "voter manipulation" raised by opposition parties, particularly in relation to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar asserted that the claims were baseless, stating that it's impossible to steal votes in a system involving millions of officials and agents. The CEC emphasized that the electoral roll revision is a transparent process with multiple tiers of verification and that political parties have ample opportunity to raise objections during the designated period. He also stated that anyone with concerns should provide an affidavit with evidence, a request that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had previously declined. The ECI also released a district-wise list of the 6.5 million voters whose names were deleted from the draft electoral rolls, complying with a Supreme Court directive to ensure transparency. (PC: Tribune)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will begin the ‘Vote Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar on August 17, 2025, to raise awareness about what the party claims is an assault on citizens’ voting rights during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Former Bihar Congress president Akhilesh Prasad Singh stated that Gandhi is expected to remain in the State for over two weeks until the yatra concludes. The campaign aims to mobilise public opinion, highlight alleged irregularities in voter lists, and reinforce the Congress’s stance on safeguarding democratic and electoral rights. (PC : The Hindu)

The BJP has accused Congress MP Sonia Gandhi of being listed on India’s electoral rolls three years before gaining citizenship. BJP MP Anurag Thakur claimed Sonia, born in Italy, was added to the 1980 New Delhi constituency voter list while still holding Italian citizenship. BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya shared a photocopy of the roll from polling station 145, showing her name alongside Indira, Rajiv, Sanjay, and Maneka Gandhi. Malviya alleged “glaring violations” of electoral law, linking it to Rahul Gandhi’s stance on voter eligibility. Congress has yet to respond to the claims, which have reignited political tensions over voter fraud. (PC: India Today)

Rahul Gandhi has again accused the Election Commission of helping the BJP in voter fraud during polls in Karnataka and Maharashtra. He claimed similar plans are underway in Bihar. Speaking outside Parliament, Gandhi said the poll body was failing to protect the principle of “one person, one vote.” His remarks came a day after he and 29 opposition MPs were detained during a protest for machine-readable voter lists. The Election Commission has denied the charges, asking Gandhi to give proof under oath. The BJP called his claims false and accused him of attacking a constitutional body for political gain. (PC: NDTV)

Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Vote Chori’ campaign has become a rallying point for the Opposition, with INDIA bloc leaders joining him in a protest march in Parliament against the upcoming cross-country SIR. The BJP dismissed the move as a “predictable playbook,” accusing Gandhi of undermining public trust in institutions rather than seeking judicial proof. Party sources criticized his failure to address internal weaknesses, including poor organization and waning cadre strength. The march marked the first major show of unity among Opposition parties since the Lok Sabha elections, with leaders from SP, DMK, TMC, RJD, and Left standing alongside Gandhi. (PC: X)

Karnataka minister KN Rajanna has resigned after his comments on voter list irregularities angered the Congress. Rajanna, a close aide of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, admitted that the issues occurred when Congress was in power. His statement contradicted Rahul Gandhi’s claim that the Election Commission, under BJP influence, added fake voters. “There is no democracy within the Congress. If you tell the truth you are asked to resign,” said BJP leader CT Ravi. Rajanna met the Chief Minister before sending his resignation. He said leaders must act on voter roll issues in time and not “keep quiet and complain later.” (PC: NDTV)

On August 11, the Parliament Monsoon Session saw renewed opposition protests over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. INDIA bloc MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, marched from Parliament to the Election Commission office, alleging voter fraud and manipulation during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Gandhi demanded access to electronic voter data, citing duplicate entries and irregularities. Congress leader Digvijaya Singh claimed BLOs were filling fake forms en masse. Delhi Police stated no formal permission was sought for the march. Meanwhile, Parliament continued with scheduled legislative business, including key reports and bills. The protest has intensified calls for electoral transparency and accountability ahead of Bihar’s upcoming assembly elections. (PC: Hindustan Times)

High drama unfolded in Delhi as Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav jumped over a police barricade during the INDIA bloc’s protest march to the Election Commission. The demonstration, led by Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, targeted alleged voter fraud in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Over 300 MPs joined the march from Parliament, but Delhi Police blocked the route citing lack of permission. Security forces deployed heavy barricading and quick reaction teams. The protest follows Rahul Gandhi’s recent claim of having “atom bomb” proof of large-scale “vote chori.”