Sambhal (UP), Oct 12: Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal, Zia Ur Rehman Barq, on Sunday criticised the Election Commission of India over its recent decision to check women wearing burqas during voting in Bihar assembly elections.
He expressed concern over what he described as “targeting a specific community” and questioned the impartiality of the Election Commission’s recent actions.
Addressing a press conference, Barq said, “We are deeply disappointed. The Election Commission’s decisions are repeatedly raising questions about its credibility. The entire Opposition is not against the Commission without reason. There are genuine concerns about its functioning.”
Barq objected to the idea that only veiled women should be subjected to identity checks, arguing that such policies disproportionately affect Muslim women. “Everyone knows which section of society wears the burqa. Targeting veiled women like this is beyond my understanding.” (PTI)
