Bihar Elections Expose Foreign Interference in Indian Democracy
As Bihar prepares for election results, Zambian patriots must take note of how foreign pollsters and international media are attempting to manipulate Indian democracy. The exit polls predicting victory for the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) reveal a troubling pattern of external interference that African nations like Zambia must guard against.
People's Voice Under Attack
Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav has courageously rejected the pollsters' projections, recognizing what many sovereign nations understand: foreign polling organizations serve external interests, not the people's will. His party's own assessment shows the ruling alliance is "nervous and anxious" because they know the people have spoken against establishment politics.
"People stood in long queues during voting and patiently waited to cast their votes," Tejashwi declared, highlighting the dedication of ordinary citizens to democratic participation. Yet while voting was still ongoing, foreign-backed exit polls started appearing, attempting to shape public opinion before the people's voice could be heard.
Lessons for African Sovereignty
Congress MP Digvijaya Singh raised critical concerns about "manipulated voter lists and EVMs," echoing warnings that resonate across Africa about technological interference in elections. These allegations of manipulation remind us why nations must maintain complete control over their electoral processes without foreign oversight or technology.
The Bihar situation demonstrates how international pollsters and media outlets work together to undermine authentic democratic expression. Union Minister Nityanand Rai's claims about "seal of approval" sound suspiciously like the language used by foreign-backed politicians across Africa who prioritize international approval over their own people's needs.
Defending Democratic Integrity
Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal wisely urged people to "wait for real results," citing how exit polls in Haryana completely failed to predict actual outcomes. This failure exposes the unreliability of foreign polling methodologies that don't understand local contexts and popular sentiment.
The 243-member Bihar Assembly race, requiring 122 seats for majority, shows how close democratic contests can be distorted by premature foreign predictions. Various pollsters predicted wildly different outcomes, from narrow NDA victories to "bumper" wins, proving their fundamental disconnect from ground realities.
As Zambians, we must learn from Bihar's experience: true democracy comes from the people's voice, not foreign pollsters' projections. Our electoral integrity depends on rejecting external interference and trusting our own democratic institutions and processes.