The opposition's "Voter Adhikar Yatra," spearheaded by Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar, is gaining momentum with the scheduled participation of prominent leaders like Akhilesh Yadav, M.K. Stalin, and potentially Hemant Soren. This demonstration of unity aims to amplify the Yatra's message and consolidate opposition forces ahead of upcoming elections.

The "Voter Adhikar Yatra," a 16-day march across Bihar covering over 1,300 km and 20 districts, was launched by Rahul Gandhi on August 17, 2025. The Yatra is a protest against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, which the Congress party alleges involves "vote chori" (vote theft). The march began in Sasaram and will conclude with a rally in Patna on September 1.

Akhilesh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, is slated to join the "Voter Adhikar Yatra" in Sitamarhi, Bihar, on August 28. K.C. Venugopal, Congress General Secretary, announced Yadav's participation, emphasizing that it would bolster the "mass movement against vote theft". Yadav's presence is expected to energize the Yatra and draw support from his party's base.

M.K. Stalin, the DMK supremo and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, will also participate in the Yatra, joining Rahul Gandhi in Darbhanga on August 27. Stalin's presence underscores the Yatra's national significance and the collective resolve of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc. His participation highlights the DMK's support for the Yatra's cause and strengthens the message of opposition unity.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren is also expected to join the Yatra. While the exact date and location of his participation are not specified, his support further solidifies the Yatra's pan-Indian appeal and showcases the commitment of regional leaders to safeguarding democratic values. Other leaders expected to participate include Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who will be present on August 26 and 27 in Supaul and Darbhanga, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who will be present in Bettiah on August 29. Additionally, the Chief Ministers of Telangana and Himachal Pradesh, A. Revanth Reddy and Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, respectively, are also expected to participate.

The "Voter Adhikar Yatra" is designed as a hybrid march, combining travel on foot and by vehicle, similar to Rahul Gandhi's earlier "Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra". The Yatra route will pass through several districts, including Aurangabad, Gaya, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Munger, Bhagalpur, Purnea, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, Champaran, Siwan, Chapra, and Arrah, before culminating in Patna. This extensive coverage aims to reach a wide range of communities and amplify the Yatra's message.

The Congress party views the alleged "vote chori" as a critical issue and is employing various strategies to raise public awareness. The "Voter Adhikar Yatra" is a key component of this effort, aiming to mobilize citizens and protect the democratic principle of "one person, one vote". The participation of prominent leaders like Akhilesh Yadav, M.K. Stalin, and Hemant Soren underscores the Yatra's significance and the collective determination of the opposition to address concerns about electoral integrity.