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MCD Polls: AAP Cries Fraud Amid Shocking Ashok Vihar Result Reversal

The AAP is alleging serious manipulation in the recent MCD bypolls. They claim their candidate in Ashok Vihar was shown as the winner on the official Election Commission portal before the result was mysteriously reversed. Party leaders have shared a screenshot as evidence, sparking a major controversy. This adds fuel to ongoing opposition claims of unfair practices in the electoral process.

Key Points: AAP Alleges MCD Poll Manipulation in Ashok Vihar Ward

  • AAP claims its candidate Seema Goyal was declared winner on EC portal before recount
  • Party shares screenshot showing 179-vote lead over BJP rival
  • Opposition alleges "match-fixing" between Election Commission and BJP
  • Bypolls held for 12 MCD wards after councilors were elected to Assembly
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MCD polls: AAP cries foul, claims results manipulated in Ashok Vihar ward 

AAP accuses BJP of electoral fraud after EC portal allegedly showed their candidate winning Ashok Vihar before a recount reversed the MCD bypoll result.

"This is BJP openly perpetrating fraud in the elections in broad daylight. - Anurag Dhanda, AAP Media-in-charge"

New Delhi, Dec 3

The celebrations and exuberance in the BJP camp over a thumping poll victory in 7 out of 12 wards of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday, got marred by allegations of electoral fraud, levelled by the rival Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

The AAP’s Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that his party’s candidate Seema Goyal was first declared as the ‘winner’ on the Election Commission (EC) portal but then the results were “reversed” during recounting, making the BJP nominee victorious.

He also shared a purported screenshot of the EC portal to corroborate his charge and claimed that the AAP’s Seema Goyal trounced her BJP rival Veena Asija by a difference of 179 votes. The screenshot showed the AAP candidate polling 8,304 votes while the BJP nominee got 8,125 votes.

The allegation of electoral fraud in the recently-held MCD elections is set to spark fresh controversy, as the Opposition parties have been raising allegations of “match-fixing” between the poll panel and BJP to turn the results in the latter’s favour.

The startling ‘disclosures’ by the AAP's Delhi chief were also backed by other party leaders who accused the ruling BJP of committing electoral fraud and malpractice to steal the elections.

“This is BJP openly perpetrating fraud in the elections in broad daylight. When the Aam Aadmi Party won the 10/10 round by 179 votes, then how was the result changed?” Anurag Dhanda, AAP’s media-in-charge posted on X.

Notably, the polling for 12 wards of the MCD was held on November 30. Out of these, 9 were held by the BJP and 3 by the AAP.

The bypolls were held in wards namely Greater Kailash, Shalimar Bagh B, Ashok Vihar, Chandni Chowk, Chandni Mahal, Dichaon Kalan, Naraina, Sangam Vihar A, Dakshin Puri, Mundka, Vinod Nagar, and Dwarka B wards. Elections were necessitated because these seats fell vacant after their councilors got elected to the Assembly.

In the recently held bypolls, the AAP retained the same number of wards as held earlier while the BJP managed to win 7. The Congress opened its account in the MCD bye-elections by registering a victory in 1 ward while the AIFB won 1 seat too.

- IANS

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Priya S
Very fishy. The screenshot evidence is hard to ignore. In a close race like this, every vote and every process must be above board. Feeling disillusioned with the system today.
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Rohit P
While the allegation is serious, we must wait for the EC's official statement. Recounting is a standard procedure. Let's not jump to conclusions based on social media posts. Due process should be followed.
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Sarah B
Living in Delhi, I see these political fights every day. Both parties blame each other. But if the portal screenshot is real, it's a major red flag. Common citizens just want clean elections.
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Vikram M
AAP is known for making excuses after every loss. They cried foul in Gujarat, they cry foul in MCD. Sometimes you just lose an election, yaar. Accept it and work harder next time.
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Michael C
The "match-fixing" allegation between EC and BJP is a very serious charge. It undermines the entire institution. I hope there is a fair investigation, not just political mudslinging.
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Ananya R
As a voter from Delhi, this makes me angry. We stand in queues for hours to vote, and then this happens? EC needs to be accountable. The screenshot proof should be investigated by an independent panel.

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