Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP and ECI of Conspiracy to Rig Elections

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Rahul Gandhi, the Congress leader, has once again levelled allegations of electoral fraud against the ruling BJP and the Election Commission of India (ECI). In a video message, Gandhi accused the poll body of a 'choreographed schedule' for state assembly elections in collusion with the BJP, and claimed that the ECI refused to share digital versions of voter rolls. He also named specific states where he alleged irregularities had taken place, citing a survey in Karnataka that revealed six key irregularities, including multiple entries for the same voter and misuse of Form 6 for enrolling first-time voters.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and ECI of conspiring to rig elections, calling it an act of 'treason'.
  • He alleged irregularities in multiple states, including Karnataka, citing a survey that revealed six key irregularities.
  • Gandhi claimed that the ECI crafted a 'choreographed schedule' for state assembly elections in collusion with the BJP.
  • The ECI responded strongly to Gandhi's allegations, calling them an 'absurd analysis' and urging him to back his claims with a formal declaration under oath.
  • Gandhi accused the ECI of refusing to share digital versions of voter rolls.
  • The ECI cited a survey in Karnataka that, according to Gandhi, revealed irregularities such as multiple entries for the same voter and misuse of Form 6.
  • The opposition INDIA alliance has backed Gandhi's claims, although the details of their support are not specified.

Statistics:

  • Gandhi alleged irregularities in Karnataka, citing a survey that revealed six key irregularities.
  • The irregularities included multiple entries for the same voter, duplicate registrations across states, false addresses, clusters of bulk voters at single residences, unclear photographs on voter IDs, and misuse of Form 6.

Sources:

  • X (formerly Twitter).
  • Indian media (source not specified).