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BJP says vote-theft allegations against election body lack evidence

Source: The Hindu · 24 Sep 2026, 17:31 UTC
BJP says vote-theft allegations against election body lack evidence
Image: The Hindu · original report

BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi described Rahul Gandhi as a “master of deception” and said allegations of vote theft lacked evidence, according to The Hindu. He also questioned whether there was proof that decisions by India’s Election Commission had not been taken unanimously.

BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi has rejected allegations of vote theft and questioned claims concerning the Election Commission of India, The Hindu reported. Trivedi described Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as a “master of deception”, according to the report. He also said the allegations of vote theft lacked evidence.

The BJP leader asked whether there was any evidence that decisions by the Election Commission had not been taken unanimously. His question directly challenged claims about the way the commission reaches its decisions. The supplied material does not state which specific allegations or election decisions Trivedi was addressing.

It also does not include a response from Gandhi, the Congress party or the Election Commission. No further evidence, voting data or details of the dispute are provided in the available report.

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