Rajasthan Congress hails Kerala win, alleges agency misuse in West Bengal polls
Synopsis
Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra used Kerala's decade-long wait ending in victory as a launchpad to go after the BJP on West Bengal — alleging that 13.6 million voters received notices and 3 million were placed in a 'pending adjudication' limbo with no judicial resolution before polling day. The charges put the Election Commission and central agencies squarely in the crosshairs.
Key Takeaways
RPCC chief Govind Singh Dotasra held a press conference in Jaipur on 5 May to welcome Congress's Kerala win and attack BJP over West Bengal.
Dotasra alleged that 13.6 million voters received notices and 3 million were placed under 'pending adjudication' with no judicial ruling before polling concluded.
He questioned the role of the Election Commission of India and alleged misuse of the Enforcement Directorate , Income Tax Department , and CBI during West Bengal elections.
Dotasra alleged a large number of government officials were removed during West Bengal polls and questioned why similar action was not taken in BJP-ruled states.
On Rajasthan governance, he criticised the BJP state government for prioritising 'symbolic politics' over unemployment, drinking water, and law and order.
The Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC) on Tuesday, 5 May welcomed the party's return to power in Kerala after a decade, while launching a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the alleged misuse of central institutions during the recently concluded Assembly elections in five states. The dual salvo was delivered at a press conference in Jaipur by State Congress Chief Govind Singh Dotasra.
Kerala Victory: Congress Credits Party Leadership
Dotasra attributed the Congress-led alliance's decisive win in Kerala to sustained efforts by senior party leadership, specifically naming Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, and Priyanka Gandhi. He said that despite what he described as
Point of View
West Bengal supplies the grievance. The '13.6 million notices, 3 million in limbo' charge is specific enough to demand a factual rebuttal from the Election Commission, yet the Congress has not yet filed a formal legal challenge, which limits its institutional weight. The broader pattern — opposition parties alleging agency misuse during elections — has recurred in every high-stakes state poll since 2019, but without a Supreme Court-mandated audit of ED and CBI deployment timelines, the charges remain in the realm of political assertion rather than verified fact. The Rajasthan angle, targeting the BJP state government on unemployment and water, signals that the RPCC is already warming up its 2028 assembly narrative.
NationPress
7 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra allege about the West Bengal elections?
Dotasra alleged that democratic norms were undermined in West Bengal, with notices issued to 13.6 million voters and 3 million placed in a 'pending adjudication' category without any judicial ruling before polling ended. He also alleged misuse of the Enforcement Directorate, Income Tax Department, and CBI during the election period.
Why did the RPCC hold a press conference on 5 May?
The Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee held the press conference to celebrate the party's return to power in Kerala after a decade and simultaneously attack the BJP over alleged institutional misuse during the five-state Assembly elections. State Congress Chief Govind Singh Dotasra addressed the media in Jaipur.
Who did Congress credit for the Kerala election victory?
Dotasra credited Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, and Priyanka Gandhi for the decisive win in Kerala, saying party workers remained committed despite 'adverse conditions'.
What concerns did Dotasra raise about the Election Commission of India?
Dotasra questioned the Election Commission of India's role in West Bengal, alleging irregularities in voter list revisions and raising concerns about whether voters placed under 'pending adjudication' would be allowed to vote in future or whether re-polling would be needed in affected constituencies.
What did Dotasra say about governance in Rajasthan?
Dotasra accused the BJP-led Rajasthan government of focusing on celebrations and 'symbolic politics' rather than addressing unemployment, drinking water shortages, and law and order concerns. He also cited delays in recruitment processes and cancelled examinations as unresolved public welfare issues.
