Contests Raut's Assertion Regarding Gandhi's Assertion on Manipulated Election Outcomes
The political landscape in India has been shaken once again, as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of facilitating vote theft for the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
In a bold move, Gandhi presented detailed data and claimed that over 1 lakh votes were stolen through various fraudulent means, particularly in Karnataka's Mahadevapura segment. He went as far as to label this evidence as an "atom bomb" meant to expose the malpractice[1][2][3].
The ECI has rejected these allegations and demanded that Gandhi submit a signed affidavit providing the evidence, warning against baseless accusations that mislead the public[3]. The BJP, too, has dismissed Gandhi’s claims as false and a deliberate attempt to undermine constitutional institutions such as the ECI[4].
Meanwhile, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut has not publicly supported or commented on Gandhi's allegations[1][2][3][4][5]. However, Raut has stated that he and his party are standing with Rahul Gandhi in opposing the vote theft in Bihar[5].
Raut has also accused the Devendra Fadnavis government of vote theft in Maharashtra, claiming that this allowed the BJP to come to power[6].
If proven true, these allegations could have significant implications for the Election Commission. Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the ECI is doing this for the BJP, suggesting that the commission is biased towards the ruling party[1][2][3].
In a statement made at the Parliament complex, Gandhi stated that he has 100% proof of the Election Commission's involvement in vote theft[1]. He further alleged that the ECI is facilitating electoral fraud and is involved in a conspiracy to rig elections[1][2][3].
These allegations come at a time when the state of Chhattisgarh is considering stricter laws to curb religious conversion[7]. The state government is reportedly planning to introduce a bill that would make religious conversion illegal without the permission of the district magistrate[7].
References:
- The Times of India
- NDTV
- Hindustan Times
- The Hindu
- Business Standard
- India Today
- The Indian Express
In response to the allegations, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for stricter scrutiny of the Election Commission's policy-and-legislation, claiming it facilitates vote theft for political advantage in general-news events such as the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Election Commission has denied these allegations and demanded proof from Gandhi, implying a heated politics debate surrounding the issue. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has voiced support for Gandhi's stance against vote theft in certain regions, adding further fuel to the political fire.
