Vote Chori: Ink Controversy Sparks Electoral Integrity Concerns

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the alleged use of indelible ink that can be easily wiped off in BMC polls, calling it a significant issue of 'Vote Chori'. He stressed the importance of electoral integrity, urging the Election Commission to take immediate corrective measures.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has raised serious concerns over recent media reports about the use of allegedly removable indelible ink during the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, describing the issue as another alarming aspect of 'Vote Chori'.

Siddaramaiah emphasized the essential role of electoral integrity for a functioning democracy and criticized the erosion of trust in polling systems, as early results showed BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena leading in the BMC elections.

He called upon the Election Commission to maintain transparency and accountability, highlighting the ongoing campaign spearheaded by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi against the alleged 'vote chori' by the BJP-led central government.

(With inputs from agencies.)