PM Modi mocks Congress for failing to win MLC elections across four states using ballot papers
Modi said Congress drew a blank in 28 council seats despite ballot papers, sharpening the party’s criticism of EVMs and election rules.
- On Wednesday, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over electoral malpractice allegations, arguing that Congress's poor performance in Karnataka Legislative Council elections undermines its claims about India's electoral process.
- Trivedi noted these elections used traditional ballot papers and boxes, yet Congress failed to secure any seats, challenging Gandhi's frequent allegations regarding electronic voting machines .
- The National Democratic Alliance , comprising the BJP and the Janata Dal , won all four seats in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, securing two Teachers' constituency seats and two Graduates' constituency seats.
- Trivedi contrasted Gandhi's recent visit to Vietnam with the political engagements of BJP president Nitin Nabin and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, declaring Congress's "attempts at anarchy" were shattered by the results.
- Dismissing proposed protests as ineffective, Trivedi urged Congress to focus on political activities and grassroots work, claiming neither the public nor legislators support the party regardless of voting method.
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PM Modi mocks Congress for failing to win MLC elections across four states using ballot papers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticised the Congress party for not winning any seats in recent elections. Despite their demands for ballot papers, Congress failed to secure positions in the Legislative Council. The elections took place in four major states, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnataka. BJP gained five seats in Uttar Pradesh alone, while Congress did not win any.
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