Karnataka's Siddaramaiah Accuses BJP of Electoral Manipulation in Sringeri Recount
‘Vote dacoity’, says Siddaramaiah as recount reverses Sringeri result
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of a 'criminal conspiracy' following a recount that reversed the 2023 assembly election result in Sringeri. The recount led to BJP candidate DN Jeevaraj winning by 52 votes, raising allegations of tampering with postal ballots originally counted for Congress candidate TD Rajegowda.
- 01Siddaramaiah alleges BJP manipulated the recount process in Sringeri.
- 02The Karnataka High Court ordered the recount that reversed the original election result.
- 03Jeevaraj won by 52 votes after 255 postal ballots were declared invalid.
- 04Siddaramaiah calls the incident 'vote dacoity' and demands a forensic investigation.
- 05BJP leaders are moving to secure Jeevaraj's induction into the assembly.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating a 'criminal conspiracy' during the recount of the Sringeri assembly election results. This recount, ordered by the Karnataka High Court, overturned the 2023 election outcome, resulting in BJP candidate DN Jeevaraj winning by 52 votes against Congress's TD Rajegowda. Siddaramaiah claimed that 255 postal ballots originally counted for Rajegowda were later invalidated, alleging tampering during the recount process. He described the situation as 'vote dacoity,' asserting that the BJP does not uphold fair electoral practices. Jeevaraj, who had contested the original result, received his election certificate and termed the court's verdict a 'victory for truth.' Siddaramaiah has called for a forensic investigation into the ballots, questioning the integrity of the recount process. The Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, echoed these concerns, urging the Election Commission of India to intervene. Meanwhile, BJP leaders are seeking to expedite Jeevaraj's induction into the assembly, indicating their intent to solidify their position following the controversial recount.
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The allegations of electoral manipulation could undermine public trust in the electoral process in Karnataka, potentially affecting future elections.
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