Congress Accuses BJP of 'Vote Chori' in Haryana Rajya Sabha Polls
The Congress has accused the BJP of vote rigging in Haryana's Rajya Sabha elections, vowing action against cross-voting MLAs. Despite alleged undemocratic maneuvers by the BJP, Congress candidate Karamvir Boudh was declared victorious. The BJP faced allegations of employing various strategies to secure votes and allegedly influenced the Election Commission.
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In a dramatic turn of events during the Haryana Rajya Sabha elections, the Congress accused the BJP of engaging in 'vote chori'. This allegation was lodged following a contentious counting process that stretched past midnight.
Karamvir Boudh, representing the Congress, narrowly defeated Independent candidate Satish Nandal, amidst a backdrop of alleged cross-voting by Congress MLAs. Congress claimed this electoral manipulation showcased BJP's disregard for democratic norms.
Despite BJP’s alleged tactics to sway the vote, including engaging the Election Commission, Congress declared victory. They emphasized the dedication of their MLAs amidst temptations, whilst vowing punitive actions against cross-voters.
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