The Unlikely Face of Opposition Protests
Minta Devi has become an unexpected symbol in Indian politics. This 35-year-old woman from Bihar found herself at the center of controversy after officials listed her age as 124 years old on a draft voter roll. Opposition MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, have rallied around her story to highlight alleged irregularities in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
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Parliament Protests Spark Debate on Voter Fraud
During a protest at the Parliament complex, several Opposition leaders wore white T-shirts featuring Minta Devi’s face. Their message was clear: question the integrity of the voter list and draw attention to the alleged ‘voter theft’ in Bihar. The image of Minta Devi has quickly become a rallying point for critics of the current process.
The incident has ignited a wider public debate. Many are asking how such errors could occur and what steps the Election Commission will take to address them. With the opposition uniting around her image, Minta Devi now represents the demand for transparency and accuracy in India’s democratic process.
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