The Voter Rights March, which started on August 17 against alleged vote theft, will culminate in Patna after traversing approximately 1300 km. The march will include leaders from all major parties of the India alliance, including Hemant Soren, Sanjay Raut, and others.

Prashant Kishor stated, “If the Congress, Rahul Gandhi, and the alliance have brought Revanth Reddy to Bihar for campaigning, it reflects their perspective on Bihar. Revanth Reddy is the same individual who claimed that the people of Bihar are inherently predisposed to labor.”

He further added that if the Congress is featuring such a person on their Bihar platform, every individual in Bihar has a responsibility to ensure he is sent back to Telangana. This would serve as a reminder that if the people of Bihar are meant only for labor, why is he seeking votes there?

In a previous post on X, Prashant Kishor wrote, “Revanth says that the DNA of Biharis is for labor. Rahul Gandhi is parading him on the Bihar stage, which shows his anti-Bihar mindset. If Revanth comes to the village, the public will chase him away with sticks and batons.”

The controversy stems from a statement made by Telangana CM Revanth Reddy two years ago. Prashant Kishor has highlighted this statement, calling it an insult to the people of Bihar. In December 2024, Reddy criticized the then-Chief Minister KCR, stating, “My DNA is from Telangana, KCR’s DNA is from Bihar. Telangana’s DNA is better than Bihar’s.”

This statement by Reddy caused a major uproar. Various political parties protested against it, with BJP leaders labeling it as casteist and divisive. The inclusion of Reddy in the Voter Rights March has reignited this controversy.

Rahul Gandhi voiced accusations of a partnership between the Election Commission and the BJP, alleging that both parties were colluding to steal votes. He also stated that the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ would ensure that not a single vote is stolen in Bihar. He made these remarks while addressing a gathering at Bhagat Singh Chowk in Nawada.

Addressing the public, the Congress MP emphasized that the right to vote is a fundamental right guaranteed by the constitution. He accused Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and the Election Commissioner of attempting to undermine this right. He conveyed the resolve of himself, Tejashwi, and the leaders of the ‘Mahagathbandhan’ to prevent any vote theft in Bihar.

Rahul Gandhi further elaborated, stating that in Bihar, vote theft is being carried out in a new manner under the guise of SIR. He warned the public that first their voter cards would be taken, followed by ration cards, and eventually their land would be handed over to Adani and Ambani. He asserted that the country belongs to farmers, laborers, and small business owners, not to Adani and Ambani.