Congress Alleges BJP's Electoral Manipulation in Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has leveled serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), attributing the Congress party's recent Lok Sabha electoral setback to what he describes as 'illegal manipulation' of the voting process.

This claim comes in the wake of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's assertions that elections in India are being 'stolen,' presenting evidence gathered from a constituency study in Karnataka. Gandhi emphasized his party's intention to submit their findings to the public and the Election Commission.

Amid these allegations, the Congress is reportedly in consultations with senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, to determine their next steps in defending democratic integrity, especially considering the broader implications of such malpractice reports across states like Bihar.

(With inputs from agencies.)