Fadnavis Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Misinformation Over Maharashtra Election Data

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis criticized Rahul Gandhi for alleging discrepancies in the 2024 state assembly elections, based on incorrect data from CSDS. Fadnavis demanded an apology, terming Gandhi a "serial liar." CSDS co-director Sanjay Kumar admitted data errors, apologizing for misleading posts concerning Maharashtra election comparisons.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, challenging accusations made regarding the integrity of data associated with the 2024 state assembly elections.

Fadnavis underscored that the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) had admitted to errors in its data, prompting questions about the veracity of Gandhi's claims. Fadnavis expressed skepticism over Gandhi offering an apology, labeling him a "serial liar."

The controversy erupted when CSDS co-director Sanjay Kumar acknowledged the misjudgment over election data after receiving corrected information. Kumar's admission included an apology and clarification, pointing out inaccuracies arising from improper data comparison of election segments.

(With inputs from agencies.)