Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition, has raised serious concerns over the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, comparing it to match-fixing. He says the whole election process was rigged step-by-step to favor BJP.
How Was It Allegedly Done? Step-by-Step Breakdown
Controlling the Umpires
A new law allowed the Prime Minister and Home Minister to pick the Election Commissioner without real input from the Opposition. Rahul says, “Those who are playing the match are also choosing the umpire.”
Fake Voters in Voter List
In just 5 months, the number of registered voters in Maharashtra increased by 41 lakh, while in the 5 years before, it only rose by 31 lakh. Shockingly, the total number of voters became more than the adult population in the state!
Voter Turnout Jumped Mysteriously
On voting day, turnout was 58.22% at 5 PM. But the next morning, it jumped to 66.05%. That’s a sudden increase of 7.83% or 76 lakh votes — higher than ever before in any Maharashtra election.
Fake Voting at Targeted Booths
Fake voters were added mostly at 12,000 polling booths out of 1 lakh — mainly in areas where BJP had lost during Lok Sabha polls. Rahul says: “Almost 600 votes per booth were added after 5 PM. But there were no long lines or delays.”
Hiding the Evidence
When courts asked for CCTV footage and full voter lists, the government changed rules to block access. Rahul alleges the Election Commission refused to share these records and even changed laws to keep things hidden.
Magnetic Votes? A Case Study
In Kamthi constituency, BJP gained 56,000 extra votes in 5 months even though Congress vote count stayed the same. Rahul hints that new voters all seemed magically attracted to the BJP — like a magnet.
In 2024, BJP won 132 of 149 seats it contested (89% win rate), compared to just 32% in Lok Sabha polls a few months earlier.
Voter Lists & CCTV Are Not Secrets
Rahul concludes that voter data and CCTV footage are tools to protect democracy, not lock away. He warns, match-fixing elections are poison for a healthy democracy and destroy public trust.
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Final Thoughts
Even if a team wins by cheating, the game and its reputation are forever damaged. Rahul Gandhi calls on citizens to demand transparency and protect Indian democracy.
Disclaimer: This article is based on public statements made by Rahul Gandhi and has been translated and simplified for easier understanding. Claims are subject to political interpretation and ongoing public debate.
