Rahul Gandhi Alleges ‘Vote Chori’, Says Will Expose How PM Modi Won Election

Rahul Gandhi has recently intensified his accusations against the BJP and the Election Commission of India (ECI), claiming that the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections were manipulated. He alleged that 25 lakh entries in the electoral roll were fraudulent, suggesting collusion between the ECI and BJP to secure a win for the party. These allegations have sparked significant political discourse.

On Friday, Rahul Gandhi addressed reporters, asserting that he possesses substantial evidence to demonstrate to India's Gen Z how Prime Minister Narendra Modi allegedly secured his position through "chunav chori" or election theft. He emphasized that the BJP engages in such practices, aiming to expose these claims to younger voters.

Allegations of Electoral Fraud

During a presentation titled 'H-Files', Rahul Gandhi accused the Haryana elections of being marred by "wholesale chori" or theft. He highlighted instances where fake votes and voter ID photos were used, including a case where a Brazilian woman's image was reportedly utilized for voting. He criticized the lack of response from the ECI regarding these allegations.

Gandhi further claimed that PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the Election Commission are collectively undermining constitutional principles. He pointed out discrepancies in voting practices, alleging multiple votes per individual in Haryana and warning of similar occurrences in Bihar and other states like Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

Response from Election Commission and BJP

The Election Commission has dismissed Rahul Gandhi's assertions, stating no appeals have been filed against Haryana's electoral rolls. They questioned how Gandhi could claim these voters supported BJP without evidence, suggesting they might have voted for Congress instead. The BJP also rejected these allegations as baseless, accusing Gandhi of attempting to defame India's democracy.

In his presentation, Gandhi alleged a centralized plan involved using a former Brazilian model's stock image multiple times across various booths in Rai Assembly constituency. He claimed names like "Seema," "Sweety," and "Saraswati" were assigned to this image. According to him, there were 25,41,144 fake voters with significant numbers of duplicate entries and invalid addresses.

Rahul Gandhi's renewed focus on alleged electoral fraud aims to engage younger voters by highlighting what he perceives as systemic issues within India's electoral process. His claims have reignited debates about electoral integrity and transparency in Indian politics.