"BJP stole election in Haryana, CEC Gyanesh Kumar must go"
Congress MP Satpal Brahmachari alleges massive electoral fraud in Haryana and demands the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
In a scathing attack on the electoral process, Congress MP Satpal Brahmachari has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating a "stolen" victory in the recent Haryana Legislative Assembly elections. Speaking to the media in Jind, the Sonipat Lok Sabha MP demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the electoral machinery has ceased to function independently.
Allegations of Massive Voter Manipulation
Brahmachari did not mince words while detailing what he described as blatant irregularities in the voting process. He specifically pointed toward the Rai Assembly constituency, located near the Delhi border, as a primary site of suspected fraud.
The Congress leader claimed that the numbers simply did not add up in several pockets of the constituency. His allegations include:
- Inflated Voter Counts: Claims that in certain areas, voter numbers were artificially boosted by 100 to 200 votes.
- Discrepancies in Village Data: Allegations that while the actual population of voters in many villages was low, the recorded votes in several locations were nearly double the expected amount.
"Rahul Gandhi had said in Haryana that the BJP government formed in the state is a stolen government. You can see the evidence yourself," Brahmachari stated, reinforcing the party's stance that the BJP's mandate is illegitimate.
Demanding Resignation of the CEC
The Congress MP echoed the sentiments of his party leadership, citing Rahul Gandhi's previous assertions that the Election Commission functions more as a "cell" of the BJP rather than an autonomous constitutional body. Brahmachari expressed absolute confidence that the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar would be accepted.
He further issued a stern warning regarding upcoming protests, stating:
"It will be accepted 100 per cent. Our colleagues and youth have given 72 hours. After 48 hours, you will see."
A Nationwide Protest Movement
According to the MP, the Congress party is currently mobilizing on a scale unseen in its recent history. He described the recent nationwide demonstrations against the Election Commission as one of the largest movements the party has ever undertaken.
Brahmachari noted that Congress workers and leaders have descended upon every state capital and every Election Commission office across the country to protest the perceived manipulation of the democratic process. While the Congress leadership has spent time analyzing their own electoral shortcomings, Brahmachari maintained that no amount of internal improvement could have overcome the "theft" he believes occurred during the polling process.
The BJP secured a historic majority in the 2024 Haryana Legislative Assembly elections, winning 48 out of the 90 seats, marking their third consecutive term in the state. The official results were declared by the Election Commission on October 8, 2024.