Rahul Gandhi Criticises Centre Over Voter ID Use for Welfare Schemes

Rahul Gandhi has taken a strong stance against the central government’s recent claim that voter IDs can be used to access welfare schemes, labeling the move as a theft of citizens’ rights. The opposition leader argued that such a practice undermines the privacy and autonomy of voters, turning a simple identification card into a tool for state control. His remarks were reported by The Meghalayan Express amid growing concerns over the expanding use of voter IDs beyond elections. While the central government has yet to respond to Rahul’s criticism, the comments add fuel to the debate over how far voter identification should be applied in India.