Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Congress Alleges BJP Vote Rigging Using Viral Photos
Some politicians in India are saying that the election is being cheated by another political party.
They are using pictures found online to prove their point.
One picture was of a woman from Brazil who is a hairdresser.
Her old photo was used on many fake voting papers in India, and she said she was scared because she has never been to India.
Another picture was of a woman who is a lawyer in India.
She took a selfie with her finger marked after voting, but some people said she voted in two different places.
She explained that she only voted in her own state and that her selfie was just to encourage others to vote.
The politicians who are making the accusations say this shows that the election is not fair.
Congress leaders allege vote rigging by the BJP, using viral photos as evidence.
A photo of a Brazilian woman, Larissa, previously used by Rahul Gandhi as an example of alleged vote fraud in Haryana, is resurfacing.
A Pune lawyer, Urrmi, posted a selfie with an inked finger, which Congress workers claimed showed multi-state voting.
Urrmi clarified her post was for voter motivation and that she voted only in Maharashtra, not Bihar as implied by some.
Larissa expressed shock and fear over her photo's misuse, stating it's an old stock image and she has no connection to Indian elections.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Congress workers, Urrmi (Pune lawyer), Larissa (Brazilian woman), RJD spokesperson, BJP
- What
- Allegations of vote rigging and BJP involvement in creating a 'fake mandate' following the viral sharing of photos involving a Brazilian woman and a Pune lawyer. The individuals featured in the photos have provided explanations.
- When
- Recent days (following press conferences and social media sharing)
- Where
- Haryana, Bihar, Maharashtra, India; Brazil (for Larissa)
- Why
- To support claims of election manipulation and voter fraud by the ruling party.
Congress Allegations of BJP Vote Rigging
Explanations and Rebuttals Regarding Viral Photos
Use of Viral Photos as Evidence of Vote Rigging
Congress Allegations of BJP Vote Rigging
Congress leaders and workers are using viral photos, including one of a Brazilian woman and a Pune lawyer, to claim that the BJP is involved in systematic vote rigging and creating a 'fake mandate'. They suggest these photos indicate voters are being used in multiple states.
Explanations and Rebuttals Regarding Viral Photos
The Pune lawyer, Urrmi, clarified her viral photo with an inked finger was intended for voter motivation and did not mean she voted in Bihar; she stated she voted in Maharashtra. The Brazilian woman, Larissa, expressed fear and confusion over her photo's misuse, stating it was an old stock photo and she had no connection to Indian elections. She is considering legal action.
Motivation and Intent Behind Viral Posts
Congress Allegations of BJP Vote Rigging
Congress social media coordinators and spokespersons sarcastically framed the incidents as a 'new startup' by the BJP for creating a 'fake mandate' and implied voter manipulation.
Explanations and Rebuttals Regarding Viral Photos
Urrmi stated her post was solely for voter motivation. Larissa initially found the situation amusing but later became scared due to the significant political controversy surrounding her image, which was freely available online.
- Allegation Originator
- Rahul Gandhi (Congress), Congress workers, RJD spokesperson, Congress social media coordinator
- Alleged Location of Fraud
- Haryana, Bihar (mentioned in relation to voting claims)
- Incidents Cited
- 1. Photo of Brazilian woman (Larissa) allegedly used in Haryana voter list. 2. Photo of Pune lawyer (Urrmi) with inked finger, shared in context of Bihar elections.
- Woman's Profession (Larissa)
- Hairdresser
- Woman's Profession (Urrmi)
- Lawyer
- Woman's Reaction (Larissa)
- Initially thought it was a joke, later scared, unsure what to do, considering legal action.
- Woman's Reaction (Urrmi)
- Clarified post was for voter motivation, did not vote in Bihar, voted in Maharashtra.
- Photograph Availability
- Larissa's photo is a free-to-download stock image from sites like Unsplash and Pexels.
Sources
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No Vote Theft: Indian Express Investigation Counters Rahul Gandhi’s Claims On Haryana Polls
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