Karnataka BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra has sharply criticized the Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi following Karnataka Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna’s admission of irregularities in the voter list during the Congress government’s tenure. Rajanna’s statement has caused significant internal turmoil within the Congress, exposing its vulnerabilities.
According to Vijayendra, “Rahul Gandhi and the Congress lack the courage to face the truth. The facts are clear. While Rahul Gandhi accuses the Election Commission of irregularities, a senior minister from Siddaramaiah’s cabinet has revealed that these malpractices occurred under Congress rule. This chaos unfolded under Siddaramaiah’s leadership. Therefore, Rahul Gandhi, Siddaramaiah, and D.K. Shivakumar must take responsibility and provide answers. This issue will also be raised in the Karnataka Assembly.”Key Points:
K.N. Rajanna’s Admission: Minister K.N. Rajanna acknowledged serious flaws in the voter list during the Congress government’s regime, citing instances of individuals’ names being registered multiple times and suspicious entries in sparsely populated areas. This has laid bare internal divisions within the Congress.
Congress’s Internal Strife: Rajanna’s remarks have triggered strong backlash within the Congress, with party workers filing complaints against him and demanding his removal from the cabinet. Reports indicate that the Congress high command has advised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to drop Rajanna from the ministry.
BJP’s Rebuttal: Vijayendra dismissed Congress’s allegations against the Election Commission as a ploy to divert attention from their electoral defeats. He accused Rahul Gandhi of creating confusion without providing concrete evidence to support claims of electoral malpractices.
Rahul Gandhi’s Allegations: Rahul Gandhi claimed that the BJP engaged in vote manipulation during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. However, BJP argues that Rajanna’s admission undermines these accusations. The Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer has directed Rahul Gandhi to substantiate his claims with evidence.
Assembly Discussion: Vijayendra has expressed his intent to bring this issue to the Karnataka Assembly for debate, pressing Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar to address the irregularities that occurred under their administration.