BJP Counters Rahul Gandhi’s ‘H Files’ Charge, Calls It Political Diversion

Rahul Gandhi, a Congress leader, recently accused the Election Commission of India of "duplicate, and bulk" voting the 202 Haryana assembly elections He presented what he "The H," alleging that commission was acting under's influence to votes. This statement came just before the Bihar elections were set to begin.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju responded sharply to Gandhi's claims, urging him to focus on more pressing issues. Rijiju criticised Gandhi for using Minta Devi's photograph in a previous press conference, stating she had reprimanded Congress for it. Rijiju suggested that Gandhi was attempting to divert attention from his diminishing influence in Bihar by raising concerns about Haryana.

Allegations of Voter Fraud

Gandhi claimed there were 25 lakh "fake" voters in Haryana, including a Brazilian model whose image was allegedly used for multiple voter registrations. With around 2 crore voters in the state, he highlighted that the BJP's victory margin in eight segments was approximately 22,000 votes. He argued that this discrepancy indicated significant electoral fraud.

The BJP secured 48 out of 90 seats in Haryana's assembly polls, forming the government for a third consecutive term. Meanwhile, Congress fell short by eight seats, winning only 37 despite favourable exit polls. Gandhi illustrated his point with examples of one photo being used for 223 votes and another individual casting votes across multiple booths.

BJP's Counterarguments

BJP spokesperson Radhika Khera countered Gandhi's allegations with a jibe about an "Italian woman" voting in India, seemingly referring to Sonia Gandhi. She questioned whether people knew her name while dismissing Rahul Gandhi's claims as baseless narratives designed to mislead Gen Z.

Rijiju further accused Rahul Gandhi of colluding with anti-India forces and trying to provoke young Indians against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated that these tactics would not succeed as India's youth are wise and support Modi's leadership.

Rijiju criticised Rahul Gandhi for travelling abroad during crucial political events like elections and Parliament sessions. He alleged that Gandhi returned with ideas from foreign trips and used them to create misleading narratives against the government.

The BJP dismissed Rahul Gandhi's accusations as attempts to distract from his party's failures in Bihar and other regions. They urged him to engage in discussions on serious national issues rather than indulging in what they termed futile matters.