Is the Congress' Campaign Against Voter Fraud Just a Drama?

Bengaluru, Aug 19 (NationPress) Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi has accused the Congress party of using its so-called ‘campaign against voter fraud’ as a guise for gaining publicity and misleading the nation's populace.

During a media briefing in Delhi on Tuesday, Joshi remarked, "A prominent Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) psephologist, when addressing inquiries about the Maharashtra voters’ list, acknowledged a misinterpretation of the election data and even issued an apology. Nonetheless, Rahul Gandhi continues to assert that the Election Commission is biased and claims of ‘vote theft,’ which is inaccurate, Joshi contended.

He further indicated that the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has been leveling unfounded accusations against the Election Commission. “By initiating a so-called ‘Save Democracy Movement,’ he is not protecting democracy; instead, he is disseminating false narratives against one of the most transparent constitutional institutions,” Joshi declared.

The minister also called for a thorough investigation into how and why the senior CSDS member misinterpreted Maharashtra’s election data and how this erroneous information was utilized for political propaganda. “Only then will the true offenders be revealed,” Joshi insisted.

Recently, Rahul Gandhi mentioned the name ‘Ranjo Devi,’ asserting that her name was absent from the voters’ list, using it as a campaign tool. However, her name is indeed present in the electoral roll. Even so, he continues to construct a façade of lies. Now, his political deceit is laid bare, Joshi emphasized.

“All this talk surrounding voter fraud and vote theft is merely a performance by the Congress. It clearly illustrates the lengths to which Rahul Gandhi is misleading the country,” Minister Pralhad Joshi criticized.

Earlier, in response to the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) directive for Rahul Gandhi to submit an affidavit within 7 days or apologize regarding his vote theft allegations, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah remarked that the ECI appeared to be aligning with the BJP’s narrative.

Siddaramaiah took to social media platform X, stating, "The Election Commission of India (ECI) finally made a statement - not out of obligation, but because it was compelled by the Congress, the INDIA Alliance, civil society, and even the Supreme Court. When it did, the façade slipped. Instead of acting as an impartial referee, the ECI seemed to be reciting from the BJP’s script. The previous day's press conference didn’t address the inquiries raised by Rahul Gandhi - it only reaffirmed doubts."