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BJP leader Amit Malviya called out the irony of Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah joining Rahul Gandhi's Vote Adhikar rally. He reminded everyone that Siddaramaiah had previously accused Congress of electoral fraud in the 1991 Koppal Lok Sabha polls. The Karnataka BJP compared Rahul Gandhi's complaints about vote theft to a ghost preaching the Bhagavad Gita. Siddaramaiah maintains he was defeated through fraud in the 1991 election.

Key Points: BJP Mocks Siddaramaiah Vote Chori Claim at Rahul Gandhi Rally

  • BJP highlights Siddaramaiah's 1991 vote fraud allegations against Congress
  • Amit Malviya calls Vote Adhikar rally a masterclass in hypocrisy
  • Karnataka BJP compares Rahul Gandhi to ghost preaching Bhagavad Gita
  • Siddaramaiah claims 1991 Lok Sabha defeat was through deceit
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BJP reminds CM Siddaramaiah of '1991 vote chori' claim as he joins Rahul Gandhi's rally in Bihar

BJP reminds Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah of his 1991 electoral fraud allegations against Congress as he joins Rahul Gandhi's Vote Adhikar rally in Bihar.

"The irony is so thick you could cut it with a knife - Amit Malviya"

Bengaluru, Aug 29

BJP leader Amit Malviya has ridiculed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah by reminding him about his charge on the Congress regarding "Vote Chori".

Taking to social media X, Amit Malviya stated, "The irony is so thick you could cut it with a knife. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah is in Bihar for a ‘Vote Adhikar’ rally—marching with the same Congress he once accused of electoral fraud in the 1991 Koppal Lok Sabha polls against Basavraj Patil Anwari."

"Back then, he cried ‘vote chori’ because he lost on ballot papers. Today, Rahul Gandhi, the political dynast, is crying wolf about ‘electoral fraud’ only because the people of India have decisively thrown the Congress out of power through the democratic process and the unhackable EVMs, " he slammed.

"This isn’t about democracy; it is about a family business that has lost its relevance. The ‘Vote Adhikar’ rally is a masterclass in hypocrisy and a pathetic attempt to delegitimise the very democratic process that has shown them their true place," Amit Malviya said.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is attending Rahul Gandhi's rally on Friday in Bihar's Siwan.

Referring to Siddaramaiah’s comments that he was defeated by fraud in the 1991 Parliamentary election, the Karnataka BJP attacked the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, stating that his remarks on vote theft are like a ghost preaching the Bhagavad Gita, and demanded action against the Karnataka Chief Minister.

The LoP in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, referring to the statement of CM Siddaramaiah over his defeat in the 1991 Lok Sabha election at an event on Thursday, stated on Friday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had exposed the Congress party’s “vote theft”.

"If there is any true patriarch of vote theft and electoral malpractice in our country, it is none other than the Congress party and the Nehru-Gandhi family. When Rahul Gandhi talks about vote theft, it is like a ghost preaching the Bhagavad Gita," Ashoka alleged.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had stated at an event held in Bengaluru to felicitate former Advocate General Prof. Ravivarma Kumar that he was defeated deceitfully in the 1991 Lok Sabha election, and Ravivarma Kumar had helped him to fight it legally.

"I seek guidance whenever I face legal hurdles from Ravivarma Kumar. In 1991, I contested elections, and I was defeated by fraud. Then, Ravivarma Kumar had helped me. He had not taken any fee, and even now, he fights the case for the voiceless for free. His socialist approach and conduct are a model for young advocates," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had stated.

- IANS

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Priya S
Both parties play these games. Congress did it in the past, BJP does it now. Instead of digging up 30-year-old stories, they should focus on current issues like inflation and unemployment. That's what matters to common people like us.
Siddharth J
The "ghost preaching Bhagavad Gita" analogy is actually quite clever 😄 But seriously, if Siddaramaiah had genuine evidence of fraud in 1991, why didn't he pursue it properly? After 30 years, this just looks like political opportunism from both sides.
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Ananya R
As a young voter, I find these political mudslinging matches frustrating. Instead of addressing real issues, they're stuck in 1991! We need forward-thinking leaders who focus on education, jobs, and infrastructure, not these endless blame games.
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Vikram M
Whether it's Congress or BJP, political parties only remember "democracy" and "election integrity" when they're in opposition. The moment they come to power, they forget all these principles. Same story repeating for decades.
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Michael C
While the BJP makes valid points about hypocrisy, they should also acknowledge that election reforms and transparency benefits everyone. A stronger, more trusted electoral system is good for Indian democracy regardless of which party is in power.

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