🚨 Votebandi Alert in Patna! INDIA Bloc Leaders Unite for Democracy 🗳️

CPI National
Jul 9
2 min read

TL;DR: INDIA Bloc heavyweights—CPI’s D. Raja, LoP Rahul Gandhi, Bihar LoP Tejashwi Yadav, CPI(M)’s M.A. Baby & CPI(ML)’s Dipankar Bhattacharya—led thousands in Patna to protest the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, calling it “VOTEBANDI.” Oppn says it targets poor, migrants, Dalits & OBCs, risking democratic rights before assembly elections 🌾🚨

🚩 SIR = Vote Bandi, say INDIA Bloc leaders

Oppn alleges SIR is a plot to remove crores of poor voters just ahead of the elections. Tejashwi warned this “vote manipulation” follows the Maharashtra model—a replica of rigging tactics witnessed recently.

🔥 “Chakka Jam” Protest in Bihar

On July 9, a coordinated bandh halted roads and railways in Patna, Darbhanga, Madhubani & beyond. Protesters burnt tyres, blocked train tracks, demanding the EC rescind the SIR exercise, branding it ageist and anti-poor. CPI(ML)L worker Kishun Pandit said EC is "following the whims of the BJP" and trying to sabotage democracy.

✊ Who’s marching?

Speakers on stage included Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, CPI’s D. Raja, CPI(M)'s M.A. Baby, CPI(ML)’s Dipankar Bhattacharya & VIP’s Mukesh Sahani, showing unity across left & INDIA Bloc. This mass push marks a resurgence of pro-people politics.

⚖️ Supreme Court jumps in

The SC refused to halt SIR but asked EC to include aadhaar, voter ID & ration card as valid docs—pushing EC to ease burdens on poor & migrants. Next hearing set for July 28.

📊 Numbers tell a story

Over 7.9 crore voters in Bihar
SIR allegedly aims to remove 3–5%, targeting marginal constituencies
Losing just 10 names per booth = 3,200 votes—could shift multiple seats
Over 35 lakh names flagged so far

🏛️ INDIA Bloc Strategy

Tejashwi has threatened a July 19 INDIA Bloc meet at Delhi to intensify action. INDIA & Left are ready to fight in Parliament & streets for fairness.

💬 CPI Youth Verdict

From the ground, this isn't just protest—it's a kranti moment! Young workers and farmers fear losing voice and benefits. When democracy is at stake, working-class unity is the only road ahead. This protest shows that if you try to hijack the ballot box, you’ll be met by kolu-peelu (full resistance) from common people! ✊

📢 Now, your turn!Drop a comment—what’s your take on SIR? Ok to revise voter rolls now, or is it “VOTEBANDI”? Let’s chat below! ⬇️