Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of Voter Fraud in Bangalore

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Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader, is addressing a massive rally in Bengaluru today over alleged voter fraud in the 2024 general elections. The Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory, warning of disruptions and temporary parking bans across major routes, due to the VVIP visit. Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP of orchestrating a "huge criminal fraud" in the Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency, specifically pointing to the Mahadevapura Assembly segment, where he claimed over 1,00,250 votes were "stolen" in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of orchestrating a "huge criminal fraud" in the Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency, with specific claims of over 1,00,250 votes being "stolen" in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment.
  • Gandhi alleged that the fraud was carried out with the help of the Election Commission, citing major discrepancies in voter rolls that favored the BJP.
  • BJP MP P C Mohan responded by dismissing the allegations as baseless and dramatic, questioning the timing of the Congress claims and the lack of proof.
  • Mohan defended the BJP's win in the Mahadevapura segment, stating that voters had decisively rejected "dynasty, appeasement, and entitlement" and accused Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting voters.
  • Mohan stated that electoral rolls were shared with all parties during the Special Summary Revision of 2024, and no objections were raised by Congress before or after final publication.

Statistics:

  • Rahul Gandhi claimed that over 1,00,250 votes were "stolen" in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment.
  • The Bangalore Central Lok Sabha constituency is a key area of focus for Rahul Gandhi's allegations of voter fraud.
  • Rahul Gandhi has addressed a massive rally in Bengaluru today over alleged voter fraud in the 2024 general elections.

Sources:

  • "Tyres punctured, windshield smeared: Bengaluru doctor's car vandalised for parking 'lawfully'" (Hindustan Times)
  • "Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP of 'Huge Criminal Fraud' in Bangalore Central, Claims 1,00,250 Votes 'Stolen'" (Hindustan Times)