Congress Accuses BJP of Election Rigging in Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Press Post India: The Congress Party has accused the BJP and the local administration of large-scale electoral malpractice during the District and Municipal Council elections, alleging unfair rejection of opposition candidates and misuse of administrative power.
Congress has released a video alleging serious irregularities in the recently held District and Municipal Council elections in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
The statement accuses the BJP and Administrator Praful Patel’s administration of orchestrating a systematic plan of election rigging, including mass rejection of nomination forms filed by Congress candidates. The party has called for accountability, legal action, and re-election under direct Election Commission supervision.
Allegations of Electoral Manipulation
The Congress alleges deliberate manipulation of the electoral process to ensure a BJP victory. Out of 21 nomination forms filed for the District Council, 13 were rejected without valid justification. A similar pattern was reported in the Municipal Council elections. None of the BJP’s forms were rejected, raising doubts about transparency and fairness.
Party officials described this as a “planned hijacking of democracy.”
Misuse of Administrative Power
The Congress accused local administrative officers—including the Collector, SDM, and Tehsildar—of colluding with political forces. The video alleges they acted on directions from Administrator Praful Patel and used pressure tactics against opposition candidates and their supporters.
Some candidates were allegedly threatened with arrest or forced withdrawals, which the Congress called “administrative terrorism.”
Congress Party’s Response
Despite the alleged suppression, Congress leaders said they will continue their democratic fight. Five candidates who withdrew under pressure were expelled from the party. The Congress plans to move the High Court and the Election Commission of India, seeking justice for the disqualified candidates and punishment for those involved.
National Context and Political Impact
This controversy comes amid growing national debates about electoral transparency and misuse of administrative powers. Congress linked the issue to Rahul Gandhi’s campaign on vote manipulation and suppression of opposition voices, describing Dadra and Nagar Haveli as a “symbol of India’s democratic decline.”
Key Demands by Congress
- Immediate suspension of officials involved in alleged malpractice.
- Transparent re-election supervised by the Election Commission.
- Public release of the Election Observer’s undisclosed report.
Core Issues Raised
- Election Rigging: Premeditated rejection of opposition nominations.
- Administrative Bias: District officials allegedly acting under political pressure.
- Legal Action: Congress to approach the High Court and ECI.
- Democratic Integrity: Concerns over fair governance in Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Final Outlook
The Dadra & Nagar Haveli election controversy has triggered a political storm across the region. Congress’s accusations of BJP-led malpractice and administrative misuse have raised national concerns about the integrity of local elections in India.
Observers say the Election Commission’s response will determine public trust in India’s democratic institutions. As of now, the call for transparency, accountability, and re-election continues to dominate the region’s political narrative.
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