electoral fraud allegations
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.
Kangana Ranaut Apologizes to Brazilian Woman Mistakenly Linked to Congress Vote Theft Claims
Dec 10, 2025 06:08 pm CST
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has formally apologized to Brazilian woman Larissa Nery, whose photograph was incorrectly used in Congress's allegations of electoral fraud in Haryana. During a Lok Sabha debate on electoral reforms, Ranaut emphasized the violation of Nery's image rights, as the woman confirmed she had never visited India and had no connection to Indian elections. The incident stemmed from Rahul Gandhi's claims that a "Brazilian woman" appeared multiple times on Haryana's voter lists.
Honduras President Xiomara Castro Accuses Trump of Electoral Interference in Contested Vote
Dec 10, 2025 07:00 am CST
Honduras faces political turmoil as President Xiomara Castro alleges electoral manipulation and accuses Donald Trump of interfering in the November 30 presidential election. With Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura leading, both major contenders claim irregularities amid delayed vote counting and computer failures, raising tensions in the Central American nation.
Election Commission Refutes RJD's Claim of 25,000 Pre-Loaded Votes in Bihar EVMs as "Technically Impossible"
Nov 18, 2025 07:16 pm CST
The Election Commission has firmly rejected allegations by senior RJD leader Jagdanand Singh that EVMs used in Bihar elections contained 25,000 pre-loaded votes before polling began. The EC described these claims as "technically impossible" and "procedurally false," highlighting that such tampering is prevented through multiple verification processes, including mock polls and VVPAT verification, all conducted with political party agents present.