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Supriya Sule Defends EVMs: "Won Four Elections on Same Machines" as Opposition Questions Electoral Integrity
Dec 16, 2025 01:08 pm CST
NCP MP Supriya Sule has publicly disagreed with Congress-led accusations of EVM manipulation, citing her four successful elections using the same systems. Her stance contrasts with INDIA bloc ally Rahul Gandhi's claims about electoral integrity, while Home Minister Amit Shah pointed out that EVMs were originally introduced by Congress leadership and only questioned when BJP started winning elections.
Punjab Rural Election Controversy: 48% Turnout Amid Opposition Allegations of Electoral Manipulation
Dec 15, 2025 12:18 am CST
Punjab's rural body elections concluded with only 48% voter turnout amid serious allegations from opposition parties claiming electoral manipulation, violence, and administrative interference by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party. The Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress have demanded investigations into reported booth capturing, ballot tampering, and intimidation tactics, highlighting significant tensions in the state's democratic processes.
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Special Intensive Revision Is Attempting to Institutionalize Electoral Fraud
Nov 09, 2025 03:15 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is an attempt to cover up and institutionalize vote manipulation. Gandhi claims that electoral fraud occurred in multiple states including Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh, with approximately 25 lakh votes allegedly stolen in Haryana alone. The EC has denied these allegations, calling them unfounded.
Tanzania Opposition Claims 700 Deaths in Post-Election Violence Amid Internet Blackout
Oct 31, 2025 11:57 pm CST
Tanzania's main opposition party claims approximately 700 people have been killed during three days of election protests, as demonstrations continue across the country amid an internet blackout. President Samia Suluhu Hassan remains silent while international organizations report varying casualty figures. The unrest follows an election where main challengers were imprisoned or barred from participation, with opposition parties alleging widespread electoral fraud.