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The recent Haryana assembly elections have been marred by controversy, with the Congress party alleging irregularities in the counting of votes. Following their defeat to the BJP in the state, the Congress has submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission of India (ECI) outlining their concerns regarding the results in 13 assembly seats. The party believes that the counting process was compromised and that the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) may have been tampered with. The memorandum highlights specific instances of alleged discrepancies, including the discrepancies in the EVM battery levels during counting and the restriction of Congress agents from access to crucial documents like Form 17C, which records the number of votes cast in each polling station.
The allegations have been met with skepticism from the BJP, which has defended the integrity of the electoral process. However, the Congress has maintained its stance, asserting that the ECI must conduct a thorough investigation into their claims. They are demanding a re-counting in the contested seats to ensure the fairness and transparency of the election results. The Congress has also raised concerns about the lack of transparency during the counting process, arguing that the restrictions placed on their agents prevented proper scrutiny of the results.
The 13 seats in question include several where the BJP and Congress were locked in close contests. The results of these seats have been particularly contentious, with the Congress raising concerns about the narrow margins of victory secured by the BJP in these constituencies. The Congress believes that the alleged irregularities in the EVM process may have influenced the outcomes in these tight races. The party’s memorandum details the specifics of the alleged discrepancies in each of the 13 seats, providing evidence to support their claims. The ECI is now expected to review the Congress’s memorandum and decide whether to investigate the allegations. The outcome of this investigation could have significant implications for the legitimacy of the Haryana assembly election results.
Source: Congress's EVMs fraud charge at BJP: 13 Haryana seats under team Kharge's radar