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Karnataka Government to Investigate Alleged 'Vote Theft' during 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had raised a storm alleging that around one lakh votes were "stolen" at the Mahadevapura segment, denying a victory to the Congress candidate. He had even claimed that the Election Commission of India stifled public scrutiny by shutting down their website after he released data that raised questions about the integrity of the electoral process. In response, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that the Law Department will investigate the matter, with the legal adviser to the CM and the advocate general to submit a report. The development comes as the Congress party was expecting to win 16 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but managed to secure only nine.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Karnataka government has agreed to investigate the alleged 'vote theft' at the Mahadevapura Assembly segment of Bangalore Central constituency during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls as per the request of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
  • The Law Department will conduct an investigation, with the legal adviser to the CM and the advocate general to submit a report.
  • The Congress party was expecting to win 16 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but secured only nine after the results were announced.
  • Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had alleged that around one lakh votes were "stolen" at the Mahadevapura segment, denying a victory to the Congress candidate.
  • Gandhi also claimed that the Election Commission of India stifled public scrutiny by shutting down their website after he released data that raised questions about the integrity of the electoral process.
  • The BJP won 18 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, thereby securing a majority in the state.
  • Siddaramaiah questioned the registration of 80 voters from the same address, asking how it was possible for that many people to share a small room.

Statistics:

  • The Congress party securing only 9 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, in contrast to their initial expectation of winning 16 seats.
  • The BJP securing 18 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka, thereby gaining a majority in the state.
  • 80 voters registered from the same address in Mahadevapura segment, raising questions about the integrity of the electoral process.

Sources:

  • Express News Service
  • Indian Express Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com

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