Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Chori' Row

Politics, Allegations, and Reactions.

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In August 2025, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sparked a major political controversy by accusing the Election Commission (EC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of being involved in “vote chori” (vote theft).

His claims have stirred intense debates, with the EC strongly denying the allegations, opposition parties extending support, and the BJP hitting back sharply.

Rahul Gandhi's Allegations

Rahul Gandhi alleged that large-scale irregularities had taken place in voter rolls, especially in constituencies like Mahadevapura, Karnataka. He presented documents and cases to highlight what he described as an organized attempt to manipulate elections.

Key Allegations

Duplicate Voter Entries - Rahul

Gandhi claimed that thousands of voters were registered more than once, leading to the possibility of multiple voting under the same identity.