Torchlight Processions: Congress Highlights 'Vote Theft' Concerns
The Congress plans to hold torchlight processions in Maharashtra to raise awareness about alleged "vote theft" patterns in the 2024 elections. The party accuses the BJP of planning similar fraud in Bihar, with concerns that the Election Commission's credibility is at risk.
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The Congress party is set to organize torchlight processions across Maharashtra on June 12 to cast a spotlight on what they claim as a "vote theft pattern" affecting the 2024 elections. The party argues that the credibility of the Election Commission is under significant threat.
State Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal voiced concerns that similar "vote fraud patterns" may be planned for the upcoming Bihar elections, after BJP leaders responded to Election Commission queries. This announcement has sparked reactions from opposition leaders such as Rahul Gandhi.
Sapkal pointed to spikes in voter turnout as a cause for concern, demanding transparency from the Election Commission. He noted an unusual increase in voter counts between the 2019 and 2024 elections and accused the EC of withholding crucial information to cover up potential irregularities.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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