Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Odisha Congress Alleges Election Irregularities; BJP Responds
The Congress party in Odisha is questioning how the recent elections went, claiming things weren't fair.
They say many votes were cast very late in the day.
They're also puzzled because the BJD party, which won some state assembly seats, didn't win any seats in the Lok Sabha.
The Congress is upset and believes the Election Commission didn't do its job well, suggesting there was cheating.
The BJP, however, thinks the Congress is making things up and wants proof.
Congress alleges irregularities in Odisha's 2024 elections.
Congress claims a significant number of votes were cast late in the day.
Congress questions the BJD's failure to win any Lok Sabha seats.
Congress won one Lok Sabha seat, Koraput.
BJP dismissed the allegations and challenged Congress to provide evidence.
- Who
- Congress party and BJP.
- What
- Congress alleges irregularities in Odisha's 2024 elections.
- When
- 2024 elections.
- Where
- Odisha.
- Why
- To highlight concerns about election integrity and results.
Congress's Claims
BJP's Response
Election Integrity
Congress's Claims
Vote count irregularities, late vote casting.
BJP's Response
Elections were conducted fairly.
- Party Making Allegations
- Congress
- Election Type
- Assembly and Lok Sabha
- Votes Cast Late
- 42 lakh
- Congress Lok Sabha Seat Won
- 1 (Koraput)
- BJD Lok Sabha Performance
- Won zero seats
- BJP Response
- Dismissed allegations, demanded proof