Uttarakhand CM Hits Back at Congress Over Panchayat Poll Allegations
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami countered Congress's allegations of electoral malpractice in local elections, suggesting their claims are habitual post-defeat rhetoric. Highlighting electoral victories across parties, he attributed the opposition's frustration to BJP's successes. Tensions rose in the state assembly over these disputes.
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has dismissed allegations by the Congress of election rigging in Uttarakhand's recent panchayat polls, describing them as routine post-defeat complaints. Dhami asserted that the elections were conducted fairly, with instances of law and order issues being promptly addressed.
The Chief Minister pointed to Congress wins in places like Dehradun and Bajpur as evidence of fair elections, stating that accusations of irregularities only arise from the opposition when they face losses. He further emphasized that during Congress rule, accusations of vote theft were also prevalent among the public.
Amid tensions and disruptions in the state assembly session, Dhami criticized the Congress for what he described as unruly behavior, highlighting their inconsistency in addressing law and order. The ongoing tensions have drawn attention to the political dynamics within Uttarakhand following BJP's electoral triumphs.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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