Karnataka Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge, reacting to reports of a chargesheet filed against a former BJP MLA and his son for their alleged involvement in vote theft in the Aland Assembly, said that despite the Election Commission allegedly hindering the investigation, the stat
Shivakumar's remarks come as the Congress intensifies its campaign against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government over alleged vote manipulation and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Sunday said that the Election Commission of India has to become "accountable and transparent", adding that it is the poll body's responsibility to address the concerns related to Special Intensive Revision.
Odisha Congress in-charge Ajay Kumar Lallu on Sunday sharply criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, calling it a "vote-stealing government" and alleging that democracy in India is being held hostage.
The remarks came after the Congress party is set to hold a major rally at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital on December 14, intensifying its campaign over alleged "vote chori" and the SIR issue, with party leaders describing the event as a crucial step in a decisive political battle
BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya slammed the Congress party and dismissed the 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally against the special Intensive Review (SIR) issue, saying that the party possess no vision for the development of this country.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Sunday dismissed the 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally by Congress against the special Intensive Review (SIR) issue, calling it a gathering of "failed people" doomed to fail.
"It is a historical victory for every BJP worker across the state because we have made significant strides in our vote share and political footprint," Chandrashekhar said, asserting that the NDA had made gains even in traditional strongholds of both the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the
Jharkhand Congress President Keshav Mahto Kamlesh said the Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee has made extensive preparations for the rally in response to the call from AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge and senior party leader Rahul Gandhi. Calling the programme historic, Kamlesh said p
Speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence and later at Vidhana Soudha, Shivakumar said the investigation had established instances of election fraud. "Vote theft in Aland is true. A charge sheet has been filed against BJP leader Subhash Guttedar based on the investigation. Our
Baghel said the Congress has organised the programme to mobilise public support and raise its issues before the people. He expressed confidence that many people would participate in the rally.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said that during the long rule of the CPI(M), the communists had turned the janajatis into a ballot box, whereas the Bharatiya Janata Party is a party that works for the people.