The “Vote Chori” Controversy in India — Rahul Gandhi Speaks Out
1. Context & Background In the recent political arena, a term “vote chori” (translated as "vote theft/fraud") has ignited a storm of controversy in India. The phrase refers to alleged electoral malpractices where valid votes are mistranscribed or miscounted — essentially, "stolen" votes. The nation is watching closely as political leaders and the Election Commission (EC) clash over these claims. 2. Rahul Gandhi’s Allegations Rahul Gandhi, a prominent opposition leader, has leveled pointed accusations at the Election Commission, claiming it is complicit in “vote chori.” He has labeled the situation as akin to an “atomic bomb” — emphasizing the gravity and perceived danger of the population’s faith being undermined. During a public address, Mr. Gandhi elevated his rhetoric, stating that over 1,00,000 votes may have been affected improperly, and asserted that the EC is deliberately manipulating data to distort results. While his exact numbers and method...