Congress Launches ‘Vote Chori’ Campaign Ahead of Bihar Polls

Rahul Gandhi Leads Allegations of Large-Scale Voter Fraud in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

The Congress party, led by Rahul Gandhi, has launched a new campaign called “Vote Chori” (Vote Theft) alleging massive electoral fraud in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, particularly targeting the Bangalore Central constituency in Karnataka. The campaign demands greater transparency from the Election Commission (EC) on voter rolls, ahead of the Bihar assembly polls.

What is the ‘Vote Chori’ Campaign?

• Officially launched on August 10, 2025, the campaign uses a dedicated website votechori.in and a call-in number to mobilize public support.
• Citizens can report suspected voter fraud, download evidence, and receive digital certificates endorsed by senior Congress leaders.
• The campaign aims to expose alleged manipulation of voter lists and push the EC to release machine-readable digital voter rolls for auditing.

Vote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of 'one man, one vote'.

A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections.

Our demand from the EC is clear – be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them.

Join us and… https://t.co/4V9pOpGP68

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2025

Rahul Gandhi’s Key Claims

• Gandhi alleges that over 1 lakh fake voters were registered in the Mahadevapura Assembly segment, helping the BJP win Bangalore Central by a margin of 32,707 votes.
• He cites misuse of Form 6, invalid addresses like “House Number 0,” duplicate registrations, and fake photographs.
• Similar irregularities were also claimed in Bihar constituencies such as Muzaffarpur and Jamui.
• Gandhi called this a “huge criminal fraud” involving collusion between the BJP and the Election Commission, threatening the foundation of democracy.

Election Commission’s Response

• The EC has dismissed the allegations as “false and misleading.”
• It demands Rahul Gandhi submit a signed declaration with evidence or publicly apologize, as per Rule 20(3)(b) of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
• The EC states that voter lists are available in PDF format but not in machine-readable form due to privacy and legal concerns.

Political Reactions

• BJP leaders have called the campaign a political stunt and urged Congress to file formal election petitions instead of making unverified claims.
• Opposition INDIA bloc members, including Trinamool Congress, support the campaign and plan a “Matdata Adhikar Yatra” in Bihar starting September 1 to raise awareness about electoral issues.

Rahul ji’s mega expose was based on ECI’s own data. So now, after he has caught you red-handed, you want him to “provide the relevant documents”?

Let’s be crystal clear – the data is YOUR OWN VOTER LIST.

You refuse to give electronically readable voter lists.

You block access… https://t.co/KcpqF51FHh

— K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) August 10, 2025

Upcoming Protests and Impact on Bihar Polls

• Around 300 INDIA bloc MPs, led by Rahul Gandhi, plan a march from Parliament to the Election Commission headquarters demanding electoral reforms.
• The campaign seeks to galvanize voters and pressure the EC ahead of Bihar’s critical assembly elections.
• The “Vote Chori” campaign represents a strategic push by the Opposition to unite against the BJP and highlight demands for transparent elections.

In summary, the Congress-led “Vote Chori” campaign raises serious allegations of voter fraud in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and challenges the Election Commission’s credibility. Its impact on Bihar’s polls and the political discourse around electoral transparency will unfold in the coming weeks.

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