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Congress protested outside Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's parental home in Agra over vote theft allegations, but police intervened.

Last date is September 1, 2025, poll officer wrote, referring to the rules of SIR: "Booth-level agent of a political party can submit claims and objections."

Earlier today, opposition parties issued a joint statement saying that the EC has "completely failed in discharging its constitutional duties."

Rahul Gandhi, during his 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, accused the Election Commission of 'vote theft,' asserting the Congress party will expose this in every constituency. He criticized the ECI's demand for an affidavit from him while alleging a 'conspiracy' to manipulate Bihar polls through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.

Ram Gopal Yadav also pointed out other instances in which the Samajwadi Party has given the affidavits to the EC and claimed that they, too, have been ignored.

Following a Supreme Court directive, the Election Commission announced that individuals omitted from Bihar's draft voter list can submit their Aadhaar card for inclusion in the electoral roll. The EC emphasized that deletions from the draft list published on August 1 require a speaking order from the electoral registration officer after due inquiry and opportunity for the concerned individual.

Congress workers protested outside Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's residence in Agra over alleged vote theft, while INDIA bloc leaders continued demonstrations in Parliament against the Special Intensive Revision in Bihar. Despite Election Commission's clarification, Rahul Gandhi pushed ahead with his 16-day 'Voter Adhikar rally' to highlight voter rights and alleged irregularities.