Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Fadnavis Rejects Gandhi's Vote Manipulation Allegations
Rahul Gandhi is accusing the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, of voter fraud in the recent elections.
He claims there was an unusual increase in the voter list in the Chief Minister's area, with some polling places showing huge jumps in voter numbers.
Gandhi believes this is vote theft.
Fadnavis says that the accusations are false because voter numbers also increased in areas where the opposition won.
Gandhi is demanding the release of voter rolls and CCTV footage to back his claims.
Fadnavis dismissed the allegations.
Rahul Gandhi alleged voter turnout manipulation in Maharashtra.
Fadnavis refuted Gandhi's claims, citing voter increases in Congress-won constituencies.
Gandhi pointed to an 8% voter list increase in the Chief Minister's constituency.
Gandhi demanded release of digital voter rolls and CCTV footage.
Fadnavis highlighted increased turnout in areas where Congress won.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Devendra Fadnavis.
- What
- Allegations of voter manipulation in Maharashtra elections.
- When
- Following the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- Disagreement over election integrity.
Congress's Perspective
BJP's Perspective
Election Integrity
Congress's Perspective
Claims of electoral fraud and vote theft.
BJP's Perspective
Elections were conducted fairly.
Transparency
Congress's Perspective
Demand for releasing voter rolls and CCTV footage for transparency.
BJP's Perspective
Election process is fair and no need to release
- Issue
- Alleged voter manipulation
- Key Figures
- Rahul Gandhi, Devendra Fadnavis
- Allegations
- Irregularities in voter turnout
- Gandhi's Claim
- Vote theft; demand for release of voter rolls and CCTV footage
- Fadnavis' Response
- Dismissed the allegations and pointed to voter increases in opposition-won constituencies
Sources
Maharashtra News: Salil Deshmukh Alleges Voter Fraud In Katol, Questions Sudden Surge In Electorate Before 2024 Assembly Polls
Rahul Gandhi repeats 'vote theft' charge, takes battle to CM Fadnavis’ backyard in Nagpur
‘Vote theft in Maharashtra polls’: Rahul demands machine-readable digital voter rolls
All polls held as per law: EC tells Rahul on Maharashtra poll rigging allegations
ECI invites Rahul to discuss his allegations on Maha polls
In Maha CM's constituency...: Rahul targets EC again
Fadnavis slams Rahul over voter list claim, counters with numbers from 25 constituencies
Poll Panel Writes To Rahul Gandhi On 'Match-Fixing', Gets No Reply: Sources
Presume Cong candidates moved court over issues on conduct of Maharashtra polls: EC to Rahul
Presume Congress candidates moved court over issues on conduct of Maharashtra polls: EC to Rahul Gandhi
ECI invites Rahul Gandhi to clear his doubts on Maharashtra Assembly polls
EC invites Rahul Gandhi to discuss ‘all issues’ with Maharashtra elections
'If You Lie, The Crow Will...': Fadnavis Dismisses Rahul Gandhi's Voter List Manipulation Charge
‘Vote theft in 2024 Maharashtra polls’: Rahul demands machine-readable digital voter rolls
Maha poll panel vouches for transparency in preparing electoral rolls
‘If you still have any issues…': EC invites Rahul Gandhi to ‘discuss allegations on Maharashtra assembly polls'
BJP slams Cong over Rahul’s fresh attack on EC
Rahul Gandhi demands digital voter rolls, alleges ‘vote theft’ in Maharashtra Assembly polls
‘Jhooth bole kauwa kaate’: Fadnavis slams Rahul over vote theft claim; Sapkal seeks CM’s resignation
Sapkal accuses Fadnavis of electoral fraud, demands resignation
