Indian democratic process
Brazilian Hairdresser's Photo at Center of Rahul Gandhi's Election Fraud Allegations in India
Nov 06, 2025 04:27 pm CST
A Brazilian hairdresser's stock photo has unexpectedly become the center of a major political controversy in India after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi used it to allege voter fraud in Haryana elections. Larissa Nery, who posed for the photo eight years ago, expressed surprise at finding herself described as the "mysterious Brazilian model" whose image allegedly appeared multiple times in Indian voter lists under different identities.
JDU Leader Lalan Singh Under Fire for Controversial Voter Suppression Remarks Ahead of Bihar Elections
Nov 04, 2025 02:33 pm CST
Senior JDU leader Lalan Singh faces backlash after allegedly suggesting poor voters should be prevented from leaving their homes on election day in Bihar. The Election Commission has issued a notice while the opposition RJD accuses him of undermining democratic processes. The controversy highlights tensions surrounding the Mokama constituency race, where JDU's controversial candidate Anant Singh, despite facing criminal charges, is being strongly supported by Singh.