Overview
- Rahul Gandhi reiterates that the 2024 Haryana polls were “stolen,” citing 25 lakh fake or duplicate entries and repeated use of a foreign model’s photo, and vows to show Gen Z how ‘chunav chori’ occurs.
- The Election Commission dismisses his dossier, noting no appeals were filed against Haryana rolls, while the BJP calls the charges baseless and Congress leaders press for an inquiry.
- AAP alleges BJP figures, including Rakesh Sinha, voted in both Delhi and Bihar; the named leaders deny wrongdoing, saying they legally shifted registrations, and the EC says it has no written complaint.
- Bihar’s first phase records a 64.66% turnout alongside reports of missing names and voters turned away, with the EC monitoring polling via CCTVs and live feeds.
- Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha alleges an attack on his convoy in Lakhisarai; the Chief Election Commissioner directs the Bihar DGP to take immediate action and submit a report.