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'Inconveniencing public': CM Yogi slams INDIA bloc for blaming EC when they lose

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'Inconveniencing public': CM Yogi slams INDIA bloc for blaming EC when they lose
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized the INDIA bloc for protesting the Election Commissioner's resignation. He accused the opposition of questioning constitutional bodies only when they lose elections.

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Reflects the intensifying political polarization in India regarding the integrity of electoral institutions.

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NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday slammed the Congress and the INDIA bloc amid their planned protest march against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, saying "it is surprising that if they win elections, it is their capability, but if they lose, they blame EVMs, EC."Speaking to ANI, Adityanath urged the opposition to change its conduct and leadership, alleging that its response to election results reflected a lack of trust in constitutional bodies."They are inconveniencing the common public by creating anarchy. They are also attempting to question the constitutional institutions of the country. It is surprising that if they win elections, it is their capability. But if they lose, they blame EVMs, EC," he said."Such conduct has become part of Congress' intent. They should change their corrupt conduct and their distrustful leadership.

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