BJP MP Urges Opposition to Reflect on Election Strategies

In a Lok Sabha debate, BJP member Sanjay Jaiswal urged the opposition to introspect rather than challenge electronic voting machines and focus on election reforms. He asserted BJP's commitment to simultaneous elections and dismissed claims of voting inconsistencies, highlighting past allegations like vote theft after Rajiv Gandhi's assassination.

During a debate on election reforms in the Lok Sabha, BJP's Sanjay Jaiswal called for the opposition to reflect on their strategies instead of questioning electronic voting machines and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Jaiswal noted that, contrary to opposition claims, the BJP may not benefit most from simultaneous polls, but supports such reforms to prioritize the nation's interests. He criticized Congress leaders for their alleged absence during campaigns, branded as 'tourism', and dismissed past allegations of 'vote theft', explaining that Bihar's revision process ensured no eligible voter was left behind.

Jaiswal also referenced historical claims of voting inconsistencies, citing incidents like the deferral of polls following Rajiv Gandhi's assassination and the imposition of Emergency in 1975 as examples of past electoral irregularities.

(With inputs from agencies.)