BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi over vote rigging claims
In short
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari responded to Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” claims and cited election data. He said the NDA won 75% of elections under former CEC V S Sampath, while the figure was 66% under current CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
The remarks were aimed at pushing back against Gandhi’s allegations and putting the focus on poll numbers.
What the reporting says
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on responded to Rahul Gandhi’s allegations against the NDA over electoral success rates, citing poll data. He said the NDA won 75% of elections under former CEC V S Sampath, compared with 66% under current CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Bhandari also questioned whether Sonia Gandhi was involved in “vote chori” on behalf of the BJP.
Why it matters
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari responded to Rahul Gandhi’s allegations about electoral success rates by citing data on NDA wins under two chief election commissioners. He said the NDA won 75% of elections under V S Sampath and 66% under Gyanesh Kumar. The comments were a direct political counterattack and referenced Sonia Gandhi in the dispute over “vote chori”.