Keywords: Manohar Lal Khattar, Congress, bogus voting, Haryana, Lok Sabha elections, Rohtak, Sirsa, election fraud
Former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has accused the Congress of indulging in bogus voting at several locations in the State during the Lok Sabha elections on May 25. Addressing a press conference following his party’s review meeting, Mr. Khattar claimed that Congress workers were found participating in fraudulent voting activities, particularly in the Rohtak and Sirsa Lok Sabha constituencies.
Khattar emphasized that efforts were made to prevent these activities and that authorities were informed “verbally” about the incidents. However, he noted that the window to formally challenge the alleged bogus voting had passed. “Bogus voting is something that needs to be dealt with at the spot. It can’t be identified later,” Mr. Khattar explained, highlighting the challenges in addressing such electoral malpractices after the fact.
The allegations have stirred political tensions in Haryana, with the former Chief Minister calling for stricter measures to prevent and address voting irregularities. The Congress has yet to respond to these accusations, and the claims are expected to further intensify the political discourse in the state as parties prepare for upcoming elections.
This development underscores the ongoing concerns about electoral integrity and the necessity for vigilant oversight to ensure fair and transparent voting processes. The claims of bogus voting in key constituencies like Rohtak and Sirsa highlight the potential impact of electoral fraud on the democratic process.
