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The Congress party has launched accusations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding alleged manipulation of election data in the Haryana Assembly elections. The Congress claims that the BJP is attempting to influence the election outcome by delaying the uploading of real-time election trends on the Election Commission's website. This echoes concerns raised by the Congress during the previous Lok Sabha elections, further fueling suspicion of deliberate interference.
Jairam Ramesh, the Congress General Secretary and communication in-charge, publicly voiced these allegations on Twitter. He highlighted the discrepancies between the trends being displayed on the Election Commission website and the actual counting data. Ramesh's concerns were echoed by Congress leader Pawan Khera, who highlighted a mismatch between the number of rounds counted and the data being displayed on television. Khera explicitly alleged that the Election Commission was intentionally delaying the release of data, potentially to exert pressure on the local administration and manipulate the perceived outcome of the election.
The BJP, however, dismissed these allegations as a typical reaction from the Congress, which they claim habitually blames others for their electoral losses. Amit Malviya, the BJP's IT cell head, dismissed the Congress's concerns as mere scapegoating, emphasizing the overwhelming support for the BJP in Haryana. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla mocked the Congress's early celebration, highlighting the changing political landscape where the Congress is no longer viewed as the default option in the country.
The Election Commission has not yet issued a public statement addressing the allegations, but the controversy raises serious questions about the transparency and impartiality of the electoral process. The Congress's accusations, if substantiated, could undermine public trust in the integrity of the election results. The situation highlights the importance of ensuring free and fair elections, where all parties have equal access to information and the results are displayed accurately and promptly. The Election Commission's response to these allegations will be crucial in maintaining public confidence in the democratic process.
While the BJP is currently leading in the Haryana Assembly polls, the Congress's allegations have cast a shadow over the election results. The delay in data uploading and the discrepancies reported by the Congress raise concerns about the potential manipulation of election results. The Election Commission, as the guardian of free and fair elections, has a responsibility to address these concerns and ensure transparency in the electoral process. The public is closely watching the situation, eager for clarity and assurance that the election process is fair and legitimate.
Source: Delay in poll trends, mismatch: Congress's charge as it trails in Haryana