Large-scale EVM fraud in Bihar by-polls: Congress
Patna: The Congress in Bihar has alleged that there was a large-scale EVM fraud in favour of the BJP candidate in one of the seats taht went for bypolls on Sunday.
Bihar Pradesh Committee acting president Kaukab Qadri alleged that as many as 137 EVMs were found to be faulty Bhabua assembly constituency. Qadri said that the EVM malfunctioning allegedly took place in predominantly Muslim and Dalit areas. He said that that his party will approach the Election Commission demanding repolls where the EVMs had been found to be faulty.
When contacted, Kaimur’s District Magistrate, Rajeshwar Prasad Singh, told Janta Ka Reporter that only 25 machines had been found to malfunction. He said, “We received the complaints of VVPAT machines not functioning properly at 25 booths. We were quick to fix those machines. There’s absolutely no truth in the Congress leader’s allegations.”
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Parents burn children with incense sticks to treat fever in Karnataka's Koppal instead of medicine
Koppal: In a disturbing case of superstition-driven child abuse, several families in Vithalapur village of Koppal district have been reportedly burning their children with incense sticks to treat common fevers instead of consuming medicines.
The practice, which has also allegedly resulted in death of seven-month-old baby, has drawn strong condemnation from health officials and social activists.
According to a report by The New Indian Express, at least 18 such cases have come to light, following the recent death of the infant whose mother allegedly used a burning incense stick as a home remedy for fever. Social activists investigating the incident revealed that many more cases likely remain unnoticed.
The villagers reportedly believe that burning the skin with incense sticks and applying agarbatti ash can cure fever and bring God’s blessings. This belief, deeply rooted in local superstition, has led to repeated cases of children being physically harmed in the name of healing.
The district administration took serious note of the issue after the infant’s death. Authorities will file cases against the parents involved in all 18 identified incidents, the report added.
Residents of Koppal expressed concern over the prevalence of such harmful beliefs. Some villagers acknowledged that certain families not only practice these rituals but actively spread their beliefs to others. They have urged the district administration and police to crack down on individuals, including self-styled godmen (‘babas’), who promote such dangerous treatments.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner has instructed local officials to increase surveillance and launch awareness about the issue among villagers.
