TMC MP Mitali Bag Faints During I.N.D.I.A Bloc’s Protest Against Electoral Roll Revision and Voter Fraud
In a dramatic turn of events, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mitali Bag fainted during a protest march organized by the I.N.D.I.A bloc in the national capital, Delhi. The protest was held against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar and alleged voter fraud in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The incident sparked concern among protesters and onlookers, with Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders rushing to assist the MP.
The I.N.D.I.A bloc, a conglomeration of opposition parties, had organized the protest march to express their strong reservations against the SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar. The protesters, who included several prominent leaders, were objecting to the alleged move by the Bihar government to revise the electoral rolls in a way that would favor the ruling coalition. The bloc alleged that the revision was designed to disenfranchise a significant section of voters and manipulate the electoral process.
As the protest march reached the Delhi Police headquarters, the Delhi Police intervened, citing security concerns and restrictions on public gatherings. The police attempted to disperse the protesters, leading to a tense confrontation. Despite the efforts to calm the situation, the protesters refused to budge, and the police resorted to using force to quell the demonstration.
In the melee, TMC MP Mitali Bag, who was participating in the protest, suddenly fainted. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who was also present at the protest, rushed to her side and helped her to a safe location. Other opposition leaders, including those from the Samajwadi Party and the Rashtriya Janata Dal, also assisted in providing medical attention to the MP.
The incident sparked widespread concern among protesters and onlookers, with many expressing shock and dismay at the turn of events. The Delhi Police, however, maintained that the situation was brought under control, and the protesters were eventually detained.
The protest, which was a significant show of opposition against the SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar, highlighted the deep-seated concerns of the opposition parties regarding the electoral process in the state. The opposition has been alleging that the Bihar government is attempting to manipulate the electoral rolls to favor the ruling coalition, and the protest march was seen as a desperate attempt to draw attention to the issue.
The incident has also raised questions about the handling of the protest by the Delhi Police. Many have criticized the police for using force to disperse the protesters, and it remains to be seen whether any action will be taken against the officers involved.
In the aftermath of the incident, the opposition parties have called for an independent inquiry into the SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar and alleged voter fraud in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The government, however, has maintained that the electoral rolls are being revised in accordance with the law and that the allegations of voter fraud are baseless.
The incident highlights the growing tensions between the opposition parties and the ruling coalition in Bihar, which is set to go to the polls later this year. The 2024 Lok Sabha polls are expected to be a closely contested battle, with multiple parties vying for power. The opposition parties are likely to continue their protests and agitation against the SIR of electoral rolls and alleged voter fraud, and it remains to be seen how the government responds to these concerns.
