Vote Theft Allegations Spark Political Feud Between BJP and Congress
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey refuted Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' claims, citing past election manipulations by Congress. The tiff intensified as Gandhi alleged collusion between the BJP and India's Election Commission. Accusations of fraudulent practices such as fake voting and booth capturing stirred up political tensions.
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In a heated political exchange, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey countered Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's allegations of 'vote theft' by accusing the Congress of resorting to vote manipulation, looting, and thuggery in past elections. Dubey referenced a 1980 statement by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to bolster his claims.
Rahul Gandhi had earlier doubled down on his claims of electoral fraud, attributing 1,00,250 fake votes to the BJP's victory in Karnataka's Mahadevapura constituency. He accused the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP, suggesting that such practices led to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure.
This political spat underscores deeper concerns about electoral integrity in India. As accusations fly between major parties, the credibility of India's democratic processes faces scrutiny, raising questions about the role of electoral bodies and political ethics in the world's largest democracy.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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