1. Rahul Gandhi Addresses Public in Bihar
On August 18, 2025, Rahul Gandhi, as Leader of Opposition, along with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and Bihar Congress President Rajesh Kumar, addressed the public during the ‘Voter Rights Yatra’ in Aurangabad. He strongly criticized the Election Commission and the central authorities.
2. Reaction to Affidavit Deadline
Rahul Gandhi responded to the one-week deadline set by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding allegations of voter list manipulation in Karnataka. He said the entire country would demand an affidavit from the Election Commission if it fails to perform its duties properly.
3. Rally in Gaya District
At a rally in Gaya, Rahul Gandhi stated that the INDIA bloc would eventually form the government in Bihar and at the Centre. He warned the Election Commission to act responsibly, emphasizing that vote theft would be exposed across all states.
4. Call to Prevent Vote Theft
Rahul Gandhi appealed to the people to prevent vote theft in Bihar assembly elections. He stressed that citizens would teach a lesson to the Election Commission and Prime Minister Narendra Modi if they tried to manipulate voter rights in the state.
5. Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes CEC
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had taken BJP membership. He called for vigilance against instructions from the PMO and urged support for the Mahagathbandhan to form a government in Bihar.
6. Roadshow and Public Engagement
Earlier, Rahul Gandhi and other India Block leaders marched from Kutuma, visited the Sun Temple at Deo, and conducted a roadshow. Thousands of party workers and supporters raised slogans against SIR, the Election Commission, BJP, and PM Narendra Modi.
7. Meeting Affected Voters
Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, CPI (ML) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya, and Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani interacted with voters whose names were removed from draft lists despite voting in previous elections. They highlighted the importance of voter protection.
8. Message on Social Media
Rahul Gandhi tweeted that votes of people in the last 4–5 elections were stolen in Bihar. He emphasized that this is a fight for the rights of the poor and marginalized and promised to end vote theft through public vigilance and awareness.
9. Purpose of Voter Rights Yatra
The yatra aims to raise awareness about voter rights, ensure democracy, and educate the public about manipulation techniques like SIR. Rahul Gandhi urged citizens to actively participate and safeguard their right to vote for a fair electoral process.
10. Emphasis on Bihar Election Security
Rahul Gandhi stressed the security of votes in the Bihar Assembly elections, urging the public to remain vigilant. He cited past incidents where voters’ names were removed and encouraged citizens to protect their votes from manipulation or unfair practices.
Conclusion
Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Rights Yatra’ focused on voter protection, democracy, and transparency. With active participation from citizens, the yatra emphasizes safeguarding voting rights, preventing manipulation, and ensuring a fair election process in Bihar.
