Ex-PM Devegowda warns Oppn of electoral losses over 'vote chori' claims

Former Prime Minister HD Devegowda on Monday said the Opposition parties would "suffer" if they continue to raise allegations of "vote chori" and create suspicion in the minds of voters by blaming the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.

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Participating in a discussion on election reforms in the Rajya Sabha, he criticised the Opposition for making a mockery of the Prime Minister "in the streets and on the public platform".

"We also lost elections, but we never mocked any Prime Minister or public institution... This (India) is a very big country. A large country...Remember my friends, please, by using the words 'vote chori' you are I nod fond going to suffer in the coming days," Devegowda said, referring to the Opposition members.