Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Congress Stages Protest in Tirupati Over Alleged Bogus Votes
In Tirupati, Congress members protested, saying the BJP is winning elections unfairly using fake votes.
They marched with candles, angry at the government and Election Commission.
They worry about democracy and support Rahul Gandhi's effort to protect voters' rights.
They also say the government uses agencies like the ED and CBI to target those who disagree.
They are worried that what happened in the 2021 election is happening again.
Congress leaders in Tirupati protested alleged fraudulent voting, accusing BJP and Election Commission.
The protest, part of a nationwide call, involved a candlelight rally with slogans against the government.
Congress leaders alleged the BJP uses fake votes to gain power, referencing Bihar elections.
Concerns were raised about democracy, urging support for Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra'.
Congress leaders criticized the Modi government for using central agencies to target opposition and undermine impartiality.
- Who
- Congress leaders, including city and district presidents, along with former MP Chinta Mohan.
- What
- Congress staged a protest in Tirupati alleging fraudulent voting by BJP.
- When
- Monday evening.
- Where
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To protest alleged electoral fraud and the perceived collusion of the Election Commission.
Congress Accusations
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Accusation of Electoral Fraud
Congress Accusations
The BJP is coming to power through fraudulent votes with the tacit support of the Election Commission of India.
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Government's Alleged Misuse of Agencies
Congress Accusations
The Modi government uses central agencies as pocket organizations to target opposition leaders.
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The provided article does not include opposing views.
- Event
- Protest against alleged fraudulent votes
- Location
- Tirupati
- Protesting Party
- Congress
- Accusations
- BJP using fraudulent votes, collusion with ECI
- Key Figures
- Goudapera Chittibabu, Bala Guruvam Babu, Chinta Mohan
- Protest type
- Candlelight rally
