BJP's Counter to Rahul Gandhi's ‘Vote Chori’ Charge - ‘Sonia Gandhi Was on Electoral Rolls Before Indian Citizenship’
BJP alleges Sonia Gandhi was registered on electoral rolls in 1980 and 1983 before gaining Indian citizenship in April 1983, calling it a violation of electoral law.
- On Wednesday, BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya alleged Sonia Gandhi was listed as a voter before she obtained Indian citizenship, with her name appearing in 1980.
- Amid tit-for-tat voter-fraud claims, Malviya alleged Sonia Gandhi’s name appeared in the 1980 Delhi voter list before her Indian citizenship, after Rahul Gandhi's accusations.
- Evidence reveals Sonia Gandhi's name appeared at serial number 388 in the 1980 electoral roll of Safdarjung Road polling station 145, Malviya said.
- Malviya termed the voter entry a clear violation of the law, while the Congress dismissed the allegations, insisting Sonia Gandhi never sought voter registration.
- Against a backdrop of voter-roll battles, Malviya’s allegations come amid wider concerns over voter fraud and fears that Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision could disenfranchise lakhs of voters.
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The BJP has accused opposition leaders of 'vote theft' in key Indian constituencies, calling for their resignation amid claims of voter registration irregularities. Anurag Thakur highlighted alleged discrepancies, prompting backlash and protest from the Congress and allies. These accusations have led to intensified scrutiny on the Election Commission and electoral procedures.
‘Blatant Malpractice’: BJP Says Sonia Gandhi Voted Before Citizenship, Cong Leader Points To ECI
BJP's Amit Malviya alleges Sonia Gandhi was registered as an Indian voter before obtaining citizenship, citing 1980 and 1983 electoral rolls. Congress dismisses the claims, blaming the Election Commission.
BJP's counter to Rahul Gandhi's ‘Vote Chori’ charge - ‘Sonia Gandhi was on electoral rolls before Indian citizenship’
Amid a ‘vote chori’ row, the BJP claims Sonia Gandhi was added to the electoral rolls before acquiring Indian citizenship, while the Congress defends her, attributing the registration to the Election Commission's actions.
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