Rahul: 'EC colluded with BJP for Haryana poll win'

Haryana CM accuses Rahul Gandhi of misleading nation

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has sharply criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his allegations of voter fraud in the Haryana elections.

Responding to the claims, Saini said, “Rahul Gandhi is doing the work of misleading the nation,” accusing the Congress leader of spreading misinformation for political gain.

Saini asserted that the Congress party has lost direction, remarking, “The way Congress has become agenda-less, they are misleading the nation by spreading lies.”

His comments came after Rahul alleged large-scale voter manipulation during the recent Haryana polls.

UP minister mocks Rahul Gandhi over Haryana vote rigging claims

Uttar Pradesh Minister Daya Shankar Singh has hit back at Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi’s claims of vote rigging in the Haryana elections. Responding to the allegations, Singh said, “Now when the Election Commission is removing all the fake voters, then why are you shouting?” He went on to add a sharp jibe at the Congress leader, remarking, “Maybe he has a better experience of how to steal votes because Congress was in power for a long time.”

Reacting to Gandhi’s claim that a Brazilian model had allegedly voted 22 times from 10 different booths in the last Haryana assembly elections, Singh said, “She must be a Congress worker… She must be a special supporter of theirs.” His comments come amid an escalating political row over Gandhi’s accusations that the BJP manipulated voter rolls to influence the Haryana election outcome.

Hooda backs Rahul Gandhi's claim of voter fraud in Haryana election

Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda responded to Rahul Gandhi’s claims of voter fraud in the Haryana elections, supporting the allegations and elaborating on the evidence presented. "Today, Rahul held a press conference," Hooda said, highlighting how public opinion in Haryana was "suppressed" and the election was more than just about vote theft, with the Haryana government itself being "stolen" through manipulation.

He further explained that Rahul provided detailed evidence, including the number of votes cast and the events that unfolded. Hooda pointed out the discrepancy between exit polls and the actual outcome, stating, "No exit poll anywhere gave the BJP more than 29 seats," while Congress appeared poised to win by a landslide. He emphasised that the truth is self-evident, adding, "Just look at the last three or four results of the Haryana Assembly elections. Whoever won the postal ballots formed the government."

'Rahul Gandhi exposed BJP's vote theft in Haryana', says Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday said the "proof" unveiled by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over "vote theft" in Haryana is shocking and claimed that the BJP stands exposed by stealing the people's democratic verdict.

Once again, a big suspicion arises over the veracity of the BJP's recent election victories, and the clinching evidence released by Rahul over vote theft in Haryana is shocking, the Chief Minister said.

"A situation where people are no longer prepared to believe the divisive politics of the BJP, which came to power in 2014 by inciting hatred and making false promises, happened long ago. Therefore, surpassing all electoral malpractices, they have now taken their atrocity to the electoral rolls itself, stealing the people's democratic verdict, and the BJP stands exposed today," Stalin said in a post on 'X.'

"The next phase of such stealing is the conspiracy to snatch people's voting rights under the guise of #SIR, and Bihar and the #HaryanaFiles released today are proof! It is anguishing that the Election Commission, which is responsible for all such matters, despite numerous allegations and heaps of evidence, has not provided any proper explanation," he added.

Tejaswi backs Rahul, slams BJP over 'voter fraud'

Tejaswi Yadav, leader of the RJD, has responded to Rahul Gandhi's allegations of voter fraud in the Haryana elections, asserting that "there is no two opinions about the fact that the BJP does all these things." Yadav emphasized that the BJP's agenda is to undermine the participation of Dalits, Backwards Classes, and minorities in the constitutional process. He further stated, "The people of the BJP are enemies of Dalits," adding that the opposition is vigilant in Bihar regarding these actions.]

Highlights of Rahul Gandhi's press conference on vote theft

'Stolen' Elections: Rahul accused the BJP and Election Commission of orchestrating a "stolen" election, alleging voter fraud and manipulation.

Fake voter entries: He claimed over 25 lakh fake entries in the voter list, including duplicate voters, invalid addresses, and bulk voters, undermining the election’s legitimacy.

Brazilian model photographs: Rahul presented evidence suggesting a Brazilian model’s photo was used 22 times across 10 booths in the Rai assembly constituency, with multiple fake names linked to her image.

Election Commission's role: He accused the Election Commission of collusion with the BJP, asserting that it was complicit in manipulating the election outcome.

Massive vote manipulation: Rahul alleged over 5 lakh duplicate voters and 93,000 invalid addresses, claiming one in eight voters were fake, which contributed to Congress’ narrow loss.

False statement by CEC: He criticised the CEC’s claim about homeless people receiving "house number zero," calling it misleading.

BJP's voting fraud: Rahul accused BJP members of voting in both Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, suggesting cross-border manipulation.

'Sarkar Chori' operation: He described a government-backed operation aimed at rigging the election results in favour of the BJP.

Special Intensive Revision (SIR): Rahul warned that this system, used to manipulate elections, would spread to Bihar.

Call for Opposition unity: He urged opposition parties to unite against these alleged manipulations, emphasising the importance of protecting democratic integrity.

Haryana Minister hits back at Rahul Gandhi’s rigging allegations

Haryana Minister Arvind Sharma has dismissed allegations made by Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi regarding alleged “vote rigging” in the Haryana elections, calling them a reflection of Gandhi’s “frustration out in the open.”

Speaking to reporters, Sharma credited the Bharatiya Janata Party’s performance to a decade of governance since 2014. “The BJP government that came to power in Haryana after 2014, the victory of those 10 years of work is 2024’s,” he said, describing it as “a victory of transparency.”

Highlighting the state’s progress under BJP rule, Sharma asserted, “Development happened in Haryana, corruption ended... All these things are the reason for our victory.” He termed Gandhi’s accusations as “completely baseless statements,” suggesting they were politically motivated ahead of polling in Bihar.

“There is voting in Bihar tomorrow,” Sharma noted, adding that the Congress was attempting to “create such a smokescreen” to divert attention. However, he expressed confidence in voters, saying, “The people of Bihar will not be misled. There, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, an NDA government will be formed.”

The minister’s remarks come amid a heated political exchange following Gandhi’s claims of electoral malpractice in Haryana, as both parties gear up for the next phase of voting.

Haryana CEO to respond to Rahul's 'H Files' voter fraud claim

Following Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s press conference titled “The H Files” alleging large-scale voter fraud in the Haryana Assembly elections, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Haryana said a detailed response to his claims will be released soon. In a post on X, the CEO stated, “Dear Electors, Detailed response to the Press Conference of LOP Shri Rahul Gandhi is to follow soon.”

During his briefing, Gandhi described the Haryana polls as “a lie,” asserting that a “flawed voter list undermines democracy.” He alleged that nearly “1 in 8 voters in Haryana are fake,” claiming evidence of “25 lakh voters who either don’t exist, are duplicates, or are manipulated.” Gandhi further remarked, “If the voter list is a lie, there is no democracy… The youth of India and people of Haryana have to understand that there was no election in Haryana—it was a lie.”

He added that the Opposition would coordinate future action collectively.

Rijiju dismisses Rahul's vote theft claim, cites cadre strength

The Union Minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed Rahul Gandhi’s allegation of vote theft, pointing instead to his party’s confidence in victory. Referring to the state leadership, he recalled: “Our Haryana Chief Minister said one line: ‘We will win the elections. We have a good system.’” He went on to clarify: “What does system mean? Our cadre, our workers, our leaders’ dedication, our workers’ sacrifice. This is our system, this is our strength. This is why we confidently say we will win.”

Rijiju also addressed the opposition’s stance: “The public is happy that the voter list should be purified. The only problem is with Rahul Gandhi.” He claimed that “many within the Congress party are also unhappy. Many in Bihar are saying that Rahul Gandhi should not come to campaign there because his presence would ruin whatever little chances they have.”

Regarding post-poll procedures, he said: “After the voting is over, if there’s any discrepancy, you can file a petition or appeal with the Election Commission. If you feel that justice was not served, you can go to court. They don’t have to do all this… They will just hold a press conference, and someone will make a presentation and then run away. Will democracy work like this?”

Watch the press conference on The Federal's YouTube page