US EditionCEOs of Karnataka, Haryana and Maharashtra Ask Rahul Gandhi to Substantiate His 'Vote Chori' Allegations Under Oath - The Statesman
KARNATAKA, INDIA, AUG 7 – Rahul Gandhi alleges over 100,000 fraudulent votes manipulated in Karnataka's Mahadevapura seat and challenges Election Commission to verify claims with a signed declaration under oath.
- On August 7, 2025, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of creating 100,250 fake votes in Karnataka's Mahadevapura Assembly seat to secure an election win.
- Gandhi's allegations arise from concerns over irregularities such as multiple duplicate voter entries, registrations listing false addresses, and an unusually large increase in voter turnout reported in the recent parliamentary elections.
- The Chief Electoral Officers of Karnataka, Haryana, and Maharashtra have requested Rahul Gandhi to provide sworn evidence supporting his allegations by submitting a signed declaration along with the names of the voters in question, in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
- Gandhi responded, saying, "I'm a politician. What I say to the people is my word," while experts noted that the rule cited by officials applies only during electoral roll revision and currently lacks applicability.
- The Election Commission asserts that the voting procedures were conducted fairly and dismisses the accusations, while opposition figures like Mallikarjun Kharge accuse the Commission of favoring the ruling party.
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