Siwan News, Goriakothi. A block-level 'Save Vote, Save Nation' public meeting (chaupal) was organized by the Congress party in Laddhi village, under Uttar Sari Panchayat of Goriakothi block, which falls under the organizational district of Maharajganj. The meeting was presided over by Block Congress President Dhruv Lal Prasad.

Several prominent Congress leaders attended the chaupal, including All India Congress Committee observer Sudhanshu Tripathi, State Congress District In-charge Vinod Kumar Vidyarthi, Ashutosh Kumar Singh, Maharajganj District Congress Committee President Jawahar Bhai, and Connect Centre In-charge Premchand Singh.

Sudhanshu Tripathi stated that the Congress would continue to advocate for the protection of democracy and citizens' voting rights. He emphasized that safeguarding the rights of students, youth, farmers, unemployed, and marginalized sections is among the party's top priorities. Tripathi also stressed the need for a transparent and impartial voter list process to ensure that no eligible citizen is deprived of their right to vote.

State General Secretary and Spokesperson Dr. Khwaja Ehtesham Ahmed highlighted that any irregularity related to voting rights impacts democracy and the future of ordinary citizens. Vinod Kumar Vidyarthi underscored the importance of ensuring transparency and accountability in matters concerning the voter list. Ashutosh Kumar Singh emphasized that fair elections and the reliability of the voter list are crucial for strengthening democracy. Premchand Singh mentioned that Rahul Gandhi has prominently raised the issue of alleged irregularities in the voter list and vote theft. Ashok Singh asserted that transparency in the voter list and the protection of every eligible citizen's right to vote form the foundation of democracy.

A large number of Congress workers and local residents, including Vishwanath Yadav, Shahabuddin Shah, Asif Iqbal, Kameshwar Singh, Kamal Kishore Thakur, Brijkishore Yadav, Madan Prasad, Hamid Hussain, Mahavir Sah, Manujeshwar Sharma, Manoj Tiwari, Saddam Hussain, Santosh Pandey, and Balinder Tiwari, were present on the occasion. Vishal Yadav and Afzal Ali delivered the vote of thanks.