Ashok Gehlot accuses BJP of electoral manipulation
In short
Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP of changing delimitation and voter rolls to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2029 elections. He said splitting and merging wards could help the BJP get more representation.
He also warned that, if the BJP stays in power, elections could become meaningless. He criticised the party's rallies against opposition protests.
What the reporting says
Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP of manipulating delimitation and electoral roll revisions ahead of the 2029 elections. He said the merging and dividing of wards could weaken opposition strength and boost BJP representation. Gehlot also warned that continued BJP rule could make elections meaningless, while criticising the party's rallies against opposition protests.
Why it matters
Ashok Gehlot accused the BJP of using delimitation and electoral roll revisions to undermine opposition strength before the 2029 elections. He said merging and dividing wards could increase BJP representation and criticised the party's rallies against opposition protests. The comments raise fresh political tension around election administration and representation.