Congress Alleges Election 'Theft' Ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

In a significant political development, Congress MP Manickam Tagore has supported the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's accusations against the Election Commission. Tagore labeled the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as "stolen" from the opposition, criticizing the BJP-led NDA government for allegedly manipulating the electoral process to their advantage.

Tagore's allegations come after Rahul Gandhi's recent press briefing where he cited Mahadevapura in the Bangalore Central constituency as a prime example of electoral malpractice. According to Gandhi, substantial vote discrepancies allowed the BJP to secure a win in the area despite widespread opposition victory in other segments.

The controversy has fueled demands for a parliamentary debate, with Congress questioning the neutrality of the Election Commission under the current leadership. The party alleges that changes in voter data were orchestrated by Amit Shah, aiming to undermine the opposition and tilt the results in BJP's favor.

(With inputs from agencies.)