Akhilesh Yadav Accuses BJP and Election Commission of Undermining Voter Rights

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP and the Election Commission for allegedly hastening the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which he claims undermines voter rights and constitutional freedoms. He expressed concerns over the timing of the exercise and raised doubts about the involvement of untrained personnel in complex tasks.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has launched a fierce criticism against the BJP and the Election Commission, accusing them of hastily conducting the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Speaking at a press conference, Yadav alleged that the hasty process, coinciding with wedding season in Uttar Pradesh, was aimed at undermining voter rights.

He pointed out inconsistencies in the government's claims regarding SIR form distribution and questioned the assignment of unqualified personnel to assist in the revision process.

(With inputs from agencies.)