Controversy Erupts Over Rahul Gandhi's Protest Against India's Election Commission

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra criticized Rahul Gandhi's planned protest in Bengaluru, terming allegations of vote manipulation as 'funny.' Vijayendra questioned how Congress secured victories if manipulation were possible. The Congress party demands accountability from the Election Commission amid accusations of electoral discrepancies, influencing public confidence in democratic institutions.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 30-07-2025 15:55 IST | Created: 30-07-2025 15:55 IST
Controversy Erupts Over Rahul Gandhi's Protest Against India's Election Commission
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The political landscape in Karnataka is heating up as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi plans a protest in Bengaluru on August 4, alleging manipulation of the voting process.

Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra dismissed the claims as 'funny.' He argued that Congress's victory in the state election contradicts allegations of the Election Commission being compromised.

The controversy arises amid ongoing concerns about electoral integrity, with Congress leaders pinpointing irregularities in voter lists and demanding accountability from election officials to restore public trust in the democratic process.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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