‘Crushing democracy in their DNA’: Shivraj on Congress demanding return to ballot papers
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticized the Congress party for questioning the Election Commission and demanding a return to ballot papers. He labeled the party's stance as an attempt to undermine democratic institutions following electoral losses.
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This reflects the ongoing political tension in India regarding the integrity of the electronic voting system and the legitimacy of election results.
NEW DELHI: Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has accused the Congress of disrespecting the public mandate after electoral defeats, alleging that questioning the Election Commission and demanding ballot-paper voting reflected the party’s “DNA”.Chouhan said that while the Congress accepts the Election Commission when it wins elections, it questions the poll body when it loses. Referring to the party’s victories in Karnataka, Telangana and Himachal Pradesh, he asked why the Congress had not raised similar concerns then.Congress demands ballot paperWhile speaking to the reporters on Sunday, he also criticised Congress leaders for demanding a return to ballot-paper voting, recalling allegations of booth capturing and ballot-paper manipulation during the 1980s and 1990s.“Why does the Congress oppose technology that ensures transparent electoral processes?” Chouhan said, accusing the party of trying to undermine democratic institutions.He…
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