Congress Demands EC Probe Over Discrepancies in Election Turnout

The Congress has raised concerns over substantial discrepancies in Lok Sabha voting turnout percentages, citing a report by the citizen group 'Vote for Democracy.' They demand the Election Commission (EC) addresses these issues or face potential court actions. Significant voter turnout inconsistencies were noted, especially in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

Congress has called on the Election Commission (EC) to address significant discrepancies in the Lok Sabha voting turnout percentages, a concern highlighted by the 'Vote for Democracy' report.

At a press conference, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit emphasized unusually large differences between initial and final voter turnout figures in states like Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

The report, released in Mumbai by the VFD platform, cited a 3.2% to 6.32% increase in turnout figures and urged an independent investigation into these claims.