**AAP Intensifies Criticism of Election Commission Ahead of Bihar Elections**
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has ramped up its criticism of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the BJP-led central government, accusing them of electoral manipulation in the lead-up to the Bihar Assembly elections. Despite having withdrawn from the INDIA bloc last month, the party, led by Arvind Kejriwal, is supporting the Congress’s allegations of “vote chori” (vote theft).
AAP leader Anurag Dhanda stated, “The Election Commission is attempting to shift the blame for its own responsibilities onto political parties. The commission’s misconduct has been exposed, leading to its embarrassment. The collusion with the BJP is now evident, prompting the ECI to deflect blame onto political entities.”
Dhanda further remarked, “Teachers, who were previously sent abroad for training during the AAP government, are now being utilized by the BJP in their rallies. This indicates that when a government is formed through vote theft, the public will not attend its rallies.”
In a press conference on Sunday, the Chief Election Commissioner dismissed the opposition’s claims of double voting and “vote theft” as unfounded, asserting that all parties are committed to ensuring the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process is conducted transparently.
Previously, amid protests from the INDIA bloc regarding alleged voter list manipulation for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, AAP intensified its accusations against the ECI, alleging significant electoral fraud during the recent Delhi elections. The party has accused the commission of “murdering democracy” and has shared a series of videos on its social media platforms, reiterating the “vote chori” allegations in connection with the ongoing voter roll revision in Bihar.
Despite distancing itself from the opposition alliance, AAP’s Parliamentary Party leader Sanjay Singh emphasized, “AAP is no longer part of the INDIA bloc. Our party has made this clear, and Arvind Kejriwal has reiterated it. We are contesting independently.” Singh noted that the INDIA alliance was initially formed solely for the Lok Sabha elections, while AAP has participated in subsequent assembly elections independently. The party plans to contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections without any alliance.
In conclusion, AAP’s strong stance against the ECI and the BJP highlights the ongoing tensions in Indian politics as the Bihar Assembly elections approach, raising questions about electoral integrity and the role of political parties in safeguarding democracy.
**FAQ**
**Q: What allegations is AAP making against the Election Commission?**
A: AAP is accusing the Election Commission of electoral manipulation and collusion with the BJP, particularly in relation to the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections and previous Delhi polls.
