In a pointed defense of electoral integrity, Bihar cabinet minister Dilip Jaiswal vouched for the Election Commission’s transparent approach to West Bengal’s voter list overhaul. ‘No valid vote is tampered with,’ he asserted during an interaction in Patna, underscoring the SIR mechanism’s role in purging outdated entries.
Dead voters and duplicates are being systematically removed to maintain list accuracy, Jaiswal clarified. The EC’s process is foolproof, he added, with provisions for genuine voters to reclaim their rights swiftly.
Jaiswal didn’t hold back on TMC’s Rajya Sabha nominees, branding them as ‘people disconnected from the masses.’ He accused the party of scouting for candidates lacking any real public engagement or leadership credentials.
Regarding AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal and his Jantar Mantar rally, Jaiswal highlighted the pending high court review. ‘The notice stems from an incomplete assessment. With prior cases already scrutinized, premature jubilation is unwarranted,’ he cautioned.
Shifting to celebration, Jaiswal led tributes to CM Nitish Kumar on his birthday, crediting his far-sighted vision for Bihar’s transformation in development, unity, and welfare. Prayers for his enduring health and service were offered.
Fellow minister Vijay Chaudhary joined in, wishing the CM continued success in advancing Bihar’s growth, governance excellence, and equitable justice.