New Delhi, Chief Minister of New Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of rigging the electoral process in the recent elections, specifically pointing to manipulated exit polls and undue pressure on polling agents in Rajasthan.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Kejriwal highlighted a significant discrepancy in the BJP’s exit poll figures, which predicted the party winning 33 seats in Rajasthan, a state that only has 25 parliamentary constituencies. He questioned the validity of these results, asking, “How can the Modi government announce results before the counting of votes even begins?”
The Chief Minister raised concerns about the integrity of the vote-counting process, alleging that polling agents were being pressured to favor the BJP. He called on his supporters and party members to remain vigilant against what he described as attempts by the Modi government to manipulate the election outcomes.
Kejriwal argued that without rigging, the BJP could not achieve victory in Rajasthan and accused the ruling party of using intimidation tactics and financial power to influence voter behavior and suppress turnout. He asserted that these actions are part of a broader strategy by the Modi government to secure a third term in power by undermining the democratic process.
This standoff marks a significant moment in Indian politics, with Kejriwal positioning himself as a defender of democratic integrity against what he perceives as the BJP’s authoritarian tendencies. The allegations invite scrutiny into India’s electoral processes and raise questions about the fairness of the democratic exercise in the world’s largest democracy.