Congress Challenges Maharashtra Election Results Over Alleged Irregularities

The party has raised concerns about voter roll changes, EVM integrity, and voter turnout discrepancies, prompting a December 3 meeting with the Election Commission.

The Congress has alleged voter roll manipulation, citing the addition of 47 lakh voters and arbitrary deletions, which they claim benefited the ruling BJP-led alliance.
Concerns were raised over a significant increase in voter turnout percentages after polls closed, with Congress questioning the plausibility of 76 lakh votes being cast in the final hour.
The Election Commission has dismissed the allegations but has invited a Congress delegation for discussions on December 3 to address their claims.
Opposition leaders within the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) coalition, including Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray, are demanding a return to ballot paper voting, citing distrust in EVMs.
The BJP has criticized the Congress for questioning election integrity, urging them to take their concerns to court while defending the transparency of the electoral process.