TMC Leaders to Join Rahul Gandhi's Voter Adhikar Yatra in Patna

In Kolkata, West Bengal, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Yusuf Pathan and Lalitesh Pati Tripathi are scheduled to participate in the Rahul Gandhi-led Voter Adhikar Yatra on its concluding day in Patna. The yatra is a demonstration against the BJP, focusing on accusations of "vote theft."

Yusuf Pathan, a TMC MP, confirmed that he received instructions from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and party leader Abhishek Banerjee to join the event. He stated that he and Tripathi would be representing the Trinamool Congress and would participate alongside other members of the INDIA Bloc.

Tripathi, also attending as a TMC representative, indicated that the issue of "vote chori" would be raised in every state. He emphasized that they were acting under the direction of Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee and would be present for the entire day of the yatra. He added that it is their responsibility to advocate for the country's Constitution and safeguard democracy.

The yatra has seen participation from numerous leaders of the INDIA bloc. These include Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, CPI(ML) General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. Additionally, chief ministers from Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana have also joined the rally.

The 16-day yatra, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, aims to highlight alleged "vote theft" by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and irregularities in voter lists by the Election Commission of India (ECI). The yatra commenced on August 18 and will conclude on September 1 in Patna. The rally covered 25 districts, spanning over 1,300 kilometers, and visited approximately 110 assembly constituencies.