Former Congress member Shakeel Ahmad has questioned opposition claims about electoral roll deletions in Bihar, arguing that the alleged removal of 6.5 million voters should have triggered widespread public demonstrations if genuine. The politician noted no major parties mobilized street protests over the purported deletions, suggesting the controversy lacked substantive evidence.
Ahmad criticized seat distribution decisions within the opposition alliance, pointing to candidates who previously lost by significant margins receiving nominations again while better-performing contenders were denied tickets. He referenced reports that Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani received consideration for deputy chief minister despite representing a small demographic segment, while the state's Muslim population, comprising 18 percent, received less attention. The former legislator suggested this approach created negative perceptions and indicated votes were being taken for granted.
The politician also expressed concern about opposition candidates with backgrounds in rival organizations, warning that such individuals might defect if the alliance had succeeded.
Ahmad criticized seat distribution decisions within the opposition alliance, pointing to candidates who previously lost by significant margins receiving nominations again while better-performing contenders were denied tickets. He referenced reports that Vikassheel Insaan Party chief Mukesh Sahani received consideration for deputy chief minister despite representing a small demographic segment, while the state's Muslim population, comprising 18 percent, received less attention. The former legislator suggested this approach created negative perceptions and indicated votes were being taken for granted.
The politician also expressed concern about opposition candidates with backgrounds in rival organizations, warning that such individuals might defect if the alliance had succeeded.
