Congress Calls Bihar Assembly Results “Fabricated” After Review Meeting

Following a four-hour review meeting with Bihar candidates, the Congress party has declared the state assembly results “fabricated” and alleged systematic electoral manipulation. Congress MP KC Venugopal described the outcome as a direct assault on democratic norms, vowing that the party will not allow what he termed a “stolen mandate” to become normalized. The allegations represent a significant challenge to the legitimacy of the election process, with the Congress promising continued resistance alongside the public.

Alleged Irregularities in Voter Lists and Financial Inducements

During the high-level meeting attended by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders and Bihar candidates highlighted multiple concerns. According to Venugopal, participants identified irregularities in voter lists, including targeted voter deletions and dubious additions through the SIR (Scrutiny Inspection Review) process. More seriously, the party alleged that “blatant cash bribery” under the so-called MMRY scheme was systematically used to influence voters at polling stations, representing a direct violation of electoral conduct norms.

Identical Margins Expose Pattern, Congress Contends

Venugopal emphasized that identical victory margins across constituencies constituted a red flag that no independent election commission should overlook. The Congress announced plans for a public rally in Delhi to challenge the Election Commission’s SIR process, accusing it of being influenced by the BJP. The party has positioned its response as a defense of democratic institutions, declaring that the fight to protect India’s democracy will continue “fearlessly, relentlessly, and with the people by our side.”