Kharge Accuses Modi of Using Form 6 Rules to Suppress Youth Vote

Kharge contrasted the current administration’s policies with the 1988 legislative shift under Rajiv Gandhi, which lowered the voting age to 18 to broaden democratic participation. He argued that the current government’s actions stem from a fear of political accountability, suggesting that officials are attempting to block youth voters who might otherwise support a change in leadership. According to the Congress leader, the party remains committed to protecting voting rights against what he termed dictatorial tendencies.

Beyond the rule changes, Kharge defended Rahul Gandhi’s earlier warnings regarding electoral integrity. He pointed to specific allegations of duplicate entries and suspicious address registrations in regions including Mahadevapura, Aland, Haryana, and Maharashtra. Kharge asserted that the Election Commission’s failure to address these data discrepancies has undermined its institutional credibility. The Congress plans to coordinate with other opposition groups on Wednesday to formulate a unified strategy against these electoral procedures.