The Haryana Congress is launching a statewide public outreach campaign from November 12 to November 24, 2026, to raise concerns about voting rights, electoral transparency and the functioning of democratic institutions.
Named the ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao Chaupal Abhiyan’, the initiative will bring party leaders into communities across Haryana through local meetings and public discussions. The party aims to make electoral issues a subject of wider public debate.
Senior Congress Leaders to Lead the Campaign
Haryana Congress president Rao Narender Singh and All India Congress Committee in-charge Sanjay Dutt are expected to lead the campaign. They will travel across the state and participate in meetings with residents.
Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Congress leaders Kumari Selja, Randeep Surjewala and Deepender Hooda are also expected to take part.
Former state Congress presidents Birender Singh, Dharampal Malik, Ashok Tanwar and Udai Bhan are among the other leaders expected to join the programme.
Voter-List Irregularities at the Centre of the Outreach
The Congress has repeatedly raised allegations about possible irregularities in electoral rolls and voter-registration procedures. Its concerns include duplicate registrations, suspicious voter entries and questionable residential addresses.
The party has also referred to allegations made by Rahul Gandhi about possible manipulation of voter lists. Congress leaders argue that these concerns require transparent explanations from the authorities.
These claims remain political allegations and have not been established as proof of electoral wrongdoing.
Election Commission Faces Political Scrutiny
The campaign is also expected to question the functioning of the Election Commission of India under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Haryana Congress leaders want greater accountability and transparent responses to concerns involving voter registrations and electoral procedures. The issue forms part of the party’s broader national campaign on electoral integrity.
Chaupal Meetings to Connect Leaders With Residents
Rather than relying entirely on large political rallies, the campaign will use the traditional chaupal format to encourage direct conversations with local communities.
Party representatives are expected to explain their concerns, listen to residents and discuss possible electoral reforms. The meetings will also give the state Congress an opportunity to strengthen its grassroots organisation.
A Wider Political Push for Electoral Transparency
The Haryana campaign reflects Congress’s effort to make voting rights and electoral accountability important political issues across the country.
Its success will depend on public participation, the reach of the meetings and whether the concerns raised by party leaders lead to a wider discussion about electoral procedures.