Hisar: Congress leader and Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee senior spokesperson Bajrang Garg accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of manipulating voter lists and influencing the Election Commission to remove valid votes, alleging that electoral irregularities helped the party form governments at the national and state levels.
Garg made these allegations while addressing a Congress programme organised in Umra village of Hansi district under the party’s ‘Vote Bachao–Desh Bachao’ campaign. The initiative aims to raise awareness about electoral rights, protect voting privileges and demand greater transparency in the election process.
The event was attended by senior Congress leaders, party workers and a large number of villagers. Garg presided over the programme and urged citizens to remain vigilant about their voting rights.
Why Has Congress Launched the Campaign?
Addressing the gathering, Garg alleged that the BJP had worked in coordination with the Election Commission to get genuine voters’ names removed from electoral rolls and secure electoral victories through manipulation. These were allegations made by the Congress leader during the programme.
He described the people’s vote as the greatest strength of democracy, saying it was not merely a constitutional right but also a crucial instrument for determining the country’s future. He stressed that every citizen should remain aware of their voting rights and contribute to strengthening democratic institutions.
Garg said the campaign seeks to educate the public, ensure that every eligible citizen is included in the electoral rolls and strengthen demands for fairness and transparency in elections. He maintained that every eligible voter must be able to exercise their right without obstruction.
Appeal to Citizens to Verify Voter Lists
Reaffirming the Congress party’s position, Garg said it had consistently fought to protect the Constitution, democratic principles and citizens’ rights.
He called upon young people, farmers, labourers, traders and all sections of society to participate in efforts to safeguard democracy. He also urged villagers to encourage family members and neighbours to check their names in the voter lists and get any omissions or errors corrected through the prescribed procedure.
According to Garg, democracy can remain strong only when elections are impartial, every vote is respected and citizens have the freedom to choose their government.
He added that the Congress would take the ‘Vote Bachao–Desh Bachao’ campaign to villages and households across the region to increase public participation and awareness.
Several party leaders and workers attended the programme, including Rahul Makkar, Teluram Jangra, Suman Sharma, Pawan Goyal, Kiran Malik, Manoj Rathi, District Councillor Mohit Malik, Rajesh Kasania, Yogendra Yogi, Mohit Sihal, youth president Sobin Bhatla, youth block president Ajay Berwal, Satpal Malik, Sandeep Kushwaha, Satyawan Malik, Gaurav Saini, Ashok Malik, Amit Julha, former councillor Subhash Chawla, Rajendra Bansal, Kamlesh Ranga, Krishan Sorkhi, Dr Satish Mangal Putthi and Chinu Batra, among others.
