Tensions Rise: Controversy Surrounds Election Integrity in India
BJP’s Naresh Bansal supports Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision by the EC, amid claims from Congress’s Rahul Gandhi alleging rigged 2024 elections. Gandhi cites proof of malpractice affecting over 80 seats. ECI refutes claims as baseless, sparking national debate on electoral integrity.
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In a recent statement, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Naresh Bansal defended the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision exercise in Bihar ahead of forthcoming assembly elections, amid allegations from Congress. Bansal emphasized the necessity of ensuring only rightful citizens participate in elections, thus justifying the EC's actions.
Meanwhile, Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi has made headlines with assertions that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were manipulated, suggesting over 80 seats were impacted. Addressing a legal conclave, Gandhi conveyed his doubts regarding India's electoral system, alleging that vote-rigging has undermined democracy significantly.
The Election Commission of India swiftly dismissed Gandhi's accusations as unfounded. The confrontation highlights the ongoing tension between political parties over election integrity, a critical issue as the nation approaches its next major electoral milestone.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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