Rahul Gandhi has raised alarms about the fairness of the recent elections in Maharashtra. Speaking to reporters, Gandhi pointed to potential problems with the accuracy of the voter lists. He suggested that the number of registered voters in Maharashtra might be higher than the actual number of adults living there.
Gandhi specifically mentioned a large increase in registered voters in a short period. He stated that more voters were added to the rolls in the five months between the national election and the state election than in the previous five years combined. Because of this, Gandhi feels there should be a deeper look into how voter lists are verified to prevent any errors.
Opposition parties in Maharashtra are also pushing for more transparency. Congress, Shiv Sena-UBT, and NCP-SP are working together to request access to the Election Commission’s central voter data. This would allow them to independently check the voter lists and find any possible issues before the next election.
Gandhi hopes the Election Commission will take these concerns seriously and take action. Addressing these worries could improve how elections are watched and carried out in Maharashtra. This highlights the importance of careful checks and balances to protect the democratic process and ensure that all votes are accurately counted.