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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has joined Rahul Gandhi's "Voter Adhikar Yatra" in Bihar, rahul visit could be a "game-changer" for the state.

By Gireesh Vasishta
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has joined Rahul Gandhi's "Voter Adhikar Yatra" in Bihar, rahul visit could be a "game-changer" for the state.

D.K. Shivakumar's Involvement: D.K. Shivakumar, along with several Congress MLAs from Karnataka, joined the yatra. His participation is seen as a show of support for the party's central leadership and a way to highlight his adherence to the party's ideology, especially after facing criticism for reciting a hymn of the RSS anthem. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is also scheduled to join the yatra on August 29.

Bihar: "Voter Adhikar Yatra" translates to "Voter Rights March" in English. It refers to a 16-day, 1,300+ kilometer public movement in Bihar, India, led by Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders, starting August 17, 2025. The march aims to raise awareness about voting rights, highlight alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and protest against claimed voter disenfranchisement, culminating in a rally in Patna on September 1, 2025.

Here are some key details about the yatra and Shivakumar's involvement:

Voter Adhikar Yatra: This is a 16-day march led by Rahul Gandhi across 20 districts in Bihar. The yatra's primary focus is to protest against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. The opposition, including the Congress and its INDIA bloc allies, claims that the names of poor, minority, and migrant workers are being deliberately deleted from the voter lists.Vogaan Men's T-Shirt and Shorts Set | Top & Shorts Night Suits Set | Night Wear for Men

Rahul Gandhi's Role: Rahul Gandhi has been at the forefront of the campaign, accusing the Election Commission of India and the BJP of "vote theft." He has been joined by other leaders of the INDIA bloc, including RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, with whom he was seen riding a motorcycle during the yatra.2027 ICC ODI World Cup Venues: South Africa hosting 44 matches: What about Remaining matches? Here are the details

D.K. Shivakumar's Involvement: D.K. Shivakumar, along with several Congress MLAs from Karnataka, joined the yatra. His participation is seen as a show of support for the party's central leadership and a way to highlight his adherence to the party's ideology, especially after facing criticism for reciting a hymn of the RSS anthem. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is also scheduled to join the yatra on August 29.

Political Context: The yatra is taking place ahead of the Bihar assembly elections, and the opposition is using it as a platform to rally public support and build momentum against the ruling NDA government in the state.