Shimla, Aug. 15 -- The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee on Wednesday took out a candle march on Thursday accusing the BJP of "weakening democracy" and "stealing votes" in various states.

Led by HPCC president Pratibha Singh and deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri, the march began from Lower Bazaar and culminated at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi on The Ridge. The protest was held under the slogan "Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod" as per the directions of the All India Congress Committee (AICC).

Speaking to reporters, Pratibha Singh alleged that the BJP had "stolen votes" in Karnataka and Maharashtra, disrespecting the people's mandate, and was now planning to replicate this "game" in Bihar. She said that revelations by Leader of Opposition R...