The Special Revision of the electoral roll in Assam has ignited a dispute between the BJP and the Congress party. Opposition leaders allege that the ruling party is manipulating the Election Commission to gain advantages in the upcoming Assembly polls. A senior Congress leader expressed concerns over attempts to eliminate voters not aligned with the BJP, labeling it a threat to democracy and the fairness of elections.
Dhubri Lok Sabha MP Rakibul Hussain criticized the BJP, accusing the Election Commission of being under the ruling party’s influence. Hussain highlighted discrepancies in the Special Revision process, citing lack of information provided to Booth Level Supervisors during the drafting of electoral rolls. He also raised issues regarding the misuse of objection forms and the violation of norms by allowing a single individual to object against multiple voters.
Hussain further criticized Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that objections were aimed at removing legitimate voters while facilitating the inclusion of non-state residents. He pointed out the failure to provide political parties with regular updates on claims and objections, as required by Election Commission guidelines. Former MP Ripun Bora accused the BJP of controlling the Election Commission, emphasizing discrepancies in the published draft electoral rolls and expressing concerns over the handling of objections and irregularities in polling booths.
