BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi's Claims of Vote Manipulation in Karnataka

BJP State President BY Vijayendra criticized Congress's Rahul Gandhi as a 'desperate leader' for allegations of vote manipulation in Karnataka. Gandhi accused the Election Commission of favouring BJP, citing 'vote theft' of 1,00,250 votes in Mahadevapura. BJP rebutted, recalling past accusations against Congress.

In a sharp political exchange, BJP State President BY Vijayendra labeled Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi a "desperate leader" following Gandhi’s allegations of electoral malpractice in Karnataka.

Addressing a press conference, Gandhi alleged that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections had been strategically manipulated by the Election Commission to benefit BJP. He based his claims on Congress’s unexpected losses, particularly in Mahadevapura, accusing BJP of orchestrating 'vote theft' involving over 1,00,250 votes.

Vijayendra countered by bringing up a past incident in Parliament involving Mamata Banerjee and alleged illegal voter listings, suggesting Congress's hypocrisy. The BJP leader dismissed Gandhi's accusations as a tactic to overshadow a lack of public confidence in his leadership.