Political Tensions Rise Over Allegations of Vote Fraud in Haryana Elections
Political tensions are escalating in Haryana following serious allegations of vote fraud made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He claims that over 2.5 million votes were stolen during the recent elections, prompting a strong rebuttal from Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. The situation has drawn further commentary from Congress leader Kumari Selja, who insists that the focus should remain on the alleged electoral misconduct. This unfolding drama highlights the contentious political landscape as both parties engage in a war of words over the integrity of the electoral process.
| Nov 5, 2025, 16:35 IST
Rising Allegations of Vote Fraud
Following serious allegations of vote rigging in the Haryana Assembly elections made by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has sharply responded. The political discourse has intensified with Congress leader Kumari Selja also weighing in on Rijiju's remarks.
Rahul Gandhi's Latest Claims
During a press conference on Wednesday, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi presented 'H Files', alleging that over 2.5 million votes were stolen in the Haryana elections.
Gandhi asserted, 'We have the term 'H Files', which pertains to how an entire state was compromised. We suspected this was not limited to a single constituency but was occurring at both state and national levels. We decided to focus on Haryana... all our assumptions were overturned.' He also mentioned similar experiences in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra.
Kiren Rijiju's Response
In response to Gandhi's accusations, Kiren Rijiju firmly countered, accusing him of undermining the credibility of the nation.
Rijiju stated, 'Rahul Gandhi is targeting not just the BJP but also the credibility of our country's systems and institutions... Questioning the Election Commission and our democratic system implies that you are attacking the nation and our systems. This is a calculated conspiracy.'
He further alleged that various forces, both domestic and international, are using Rahul Gandhi as a pawn to damage India's image.
Congress's Reaction
Reacting to Rijiju's statements, Congress leader Kumari Selja remarked, 'Such foolish comments will not distract from the real issue of the alleged theft of 2.5 million votes in the Haryana elections. The Prime Minister and the Election Commission must address this matter.'
Social Media Response
#WATCH | Delhi | Responding to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's comments, Congress leader Kumari Selja says, "These kinds of silly comments are not going to take away from the real issue of 'vote chori' of 25 lakh votes in Haryana elections. The PM and the Election Commission should… https://t.co/BzVgfmI1QR pic.twitter.com/99OKdNom52
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