RJD Initiates Voter Awareness Campaign on Special Intensive Revision in Jharkhand
Ranchi: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has launched a significant voter awareness initiative in Jharkhand, focusing on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. State president Sanjay Singh Yadav declared on Sunday that the party has directed all district presidents to conduct extensive awareness drives across their respective districts. This move aims to ensure that eligible voters are not inadvertently excluded from the electoral rolls during the SIR exercise.
Party's Stance and Concerns Over Voter Exclusion
Speaking to media representatives after a state executive committee meeting, Sanjay Singh Yadav elaborated on the party's position. While the RJD remains fundamentally opposed to the SIR process, he expressed deep concern that public apathy or lack of information could lead to voters having their names removed from the official lists. "Even though we are against SIR, a lackadaisical approach by people towards this exercise may result in the deletion of their names from the voter list," Yadav cautioned. He emphasized the critical importance of ensuring that every eligible citizen retains their voting rights.
Allegations of Political Motives and Grassroots Strategy
Senior RJD leader Subhas Prasad Yadav leveled serious accusations against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that the SIR is a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise certain segments of the population. "This is an effort by the BJP to deprive people of their fundamental voting rights," he stated. To counter this, the party plans an aggressive grassroots campaign. "We will go village to village, informing locals that if they miss the SIR process, they risk being left out of the electoral system entirely," Subhas Prasad Yadav explained, outlining the party's proactive approach.
Upcoming Visit by Tejashwi Yadav and Broader Political Agenda
In related developments, party officials confirmed that RJD national executive working president and Leader of Opposition in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, is scheduled to visit Ranchi on April 5. During his visit, he is expected to engage with state and district-level party officers, likely discussing strategy and reinforcing the voter awareness campaign. Additionally, the state executive committee meeting concluded with a resolution to intensify the party's longstanding demand for a nationwide caste census. This issue remains a cornerstone of the RJD's political agenda, reflecting its commitment to social justice and equitable representation.
The RJD's concerted efforts highlight the growing political tensions in Jharkhand as parties gear up for future electoral battles. By combining voter education with broader socio-political demands, the party aims to strengthen its grassroots connect and challenge what it perceives as exclusionary policies.
