‘Vote theft’ claims of Congress false, Opposition trying to create doubts over electoral process, says A.P. Minister

Andhra Pradesh Minister of Health and BJP leader Satya Kumar Yadav on Monday (September 28, 2026) accused Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, and some newly formed political parties of spreading false claims of “vote theft” in connection with the revision of electoral rolls.

Addressing the media at the BJP office in Vijayawada, Mr. Satya Kumar said that the Opposition was attempting to create doubts about the electoral process to gain political mileage and cover up its electoral setbacks. He said the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was not a new exercise and provided opportunities for verification and objections.

“Deletion of votes is not an easy process,” he said, questioning the basis for allegations of “vote theft” without documentary evidence. Political parties could raise objections through prescribed mechanisms, including Form 7, if they had concerns about entries in the electoral rolls, he said.