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Congress Cries Foul: Were EVMs Tampered in Haryana- Party Alleges Shocking Election Irregularities
Congress Cries Foul: Were EVMs Tampered in Haryana- Party Alleges Shocking Election Irregularities
In a dramatic twist following the Haryana Assembly election results, the Congress has raised serious concerns over the integrity of the vote counting process. What began as a promising lead for the party quickly shifted, leaving many wondering if everything was as it seemed. Did something sinister happen behind the scenes? Allegations of EVM tampering have now thrown the outcome into question.
Congress Claims EVM Manipulation in Haryana
As the Haryana election results unfolded, initial trends indicated a strong performance by the Congress, sparking celebrations in party offices across Delhi and Chandigarh. But by the end of the day, the tide had turned. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surged ahead, securing 39 seats with leads in 10 more, putting them on track to comfortably cross the 46-seat majority mark.
This sudden reversal of fortune left the Congress reeling, and party leaders wasted no time in making their grievances known. Jairam Ramesh, Congress General Secretary, voiced his deep concern, stating that they had received "very serious complaints" about the handling of EVMs in three key districts—Hisar, Mahendragarh, and Panipat.
Unexpected Results Spark Allegations
Addressing the media, Ramesh did not mince his words. He described the results as "totally unexpected" and "counter-intuitive", claiming that they defied the ground reality that the Congress had witnessed during the campaign. He went further, accusing the BJP of manipulating the electoral process and "subverting the people's will."
Throughout the day, Ramesh had been in communication with the Election Commission, expressing concern over what he described as discrepancies in the counting process and delays in updating trends on the poll panel's website. He indicated that these concerns would be officially presented to the Election Commission after collecting more information.
BJP's Stunning Comeback Raises Questions
The Congress’s concerns intensified when, after leading in early trends, they watched the BJP close the gap and pull ahead. Pawan Khera, another senior Congress leader, echoed Ramesh's claims, pointing out the irregularities in EVM functioning and the delayed reporting from certain districts. Khera emphasized that complaints had already been filed with Returning Officers, but the party plans to pursue the matter further with the Election Commission.
However, the Election Commission dismissed these claims, calling them "irresponsible, unfounded, and malafide narratives." Despite this, Congress leaders remain firm in their belief that the democratic process in Haryana was compromised.
Key Points:
- Congress alleges EVM tampering in Hisar, Mahendragarh, and Panipat districts.
- Early trends favored Congress, but BJP staged a dramatic comeback.
- Congress claims the results are "unexpected" and "against ground reality."
- Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera express deep concerns and intend to escalate the issue to the Election Commission.
- The Election Commission has rejected the Congress’s accusations as "unfounded".
