Bihar elections: RJD alleges power cuts in strongholds, EC denies rigging claims
Bihar elections: RJD alleges power cuts in strongholds, EC denies rigging claims
M.U.H
06/11/202518
As voting for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections picks up, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has raised the allegations that power supply to booths situated in Mahagathbandhan strongholds were disconnected to slow down voting.
A post by RJD in X said: “In the middle of the first phase of voting, electricity is being cut off intermittently at the Mahagathbandhan's strong booths with the aim of slowing down voting. Voting is being deliberately slowed down." The party also demanded that the Election Commission take cognizance of such rigging.
However, Bihar's Chief Electoral Officer responded on the social media platform 'X', writing, "The allegations are completely baseless and misleading. Voting is going on smoothly at all polling stations in Bihar. The Election Commission of India is following all standard protocols to ensure a fair, transparent, and smooth voting process. There is no basis for such misleading propaganda."
Lalu Prasad Yadav’s statement
RJD supremo and former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav took to social media to appealed for Tejashwi Yadav to be made Chief Minister. Ahead of the first phase of elections, Lalu posted: "The roti must be turned on the griddle or it will burn. 20 years is enough! Now, a youth government and a Tejashwi Yadav government are essential for a new Bihar."
His son and RJD chief Tejashwi also released a video, urging people not to waste their lives by succumbing to any temptation, seduction, distraction, or greed. “Don't pay attention to irrelevant things; vote only for government jobs, employment, change, factories, and rapid progress in Bihar,” he said.
Meanwhile, a total of 27.65 per cent of 3.75 crore voters exercised their franchise till 11 am in the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections on Thursday, an official said. Begusarai district recorded the highest polling percentage so far at 30.37, followed by Lakhisarai (30.32) and Gopalganj (30.04).
