Youth Congress protests in Bengaluru alleging 'vote chori', seeks action
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (KPYCC) on Saturday staged a protest here alleging large-scale “vote chori” (vote theft) in elections across various states and demanded accountability from the Election Commission of India and the Centre over alleged electoral irregularities.
The demonstration comes a day after the Congress alleged “vote chori on a gigantic scale” in the Bihar assembly elections, with Rahul Gandhi vowing an in-depth review of the outcome and saying "we could not achieve victory in such an election that was not fair from the very beginning".
The demonstration at Freedom Park here was led by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) National President Uday Bhanu Chib, IYC In-charge Manish Sharma, KPYCC President Manjunath Gowda and saw the participation of several senior Congress leaders from Karnataka, including Labour Minister Santosh Lad, Rajya Sabha MP G C Chandrashekhar.
The protesters will also march to the Office of the Election Commission in Bengaluru to submit a memorandum seeking an inquiry into the alleged irregularities and steps to ensure transparency in the electoral system.
The Congress party has recently alleged "vote chori" (vote theft) in Haryana assembly polls 2024, Karnataka and Maharashtra elections.
On Friday, Gandhi said that Congress and the INDIA bloc will conduct an in-depth review of the poll results and make more effective efforts to save democracy.
The ruling NDA decimated the 'Mahagathbandhan' in Bihar to retain power reaffirming Prime Minister Modi's popularity and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's enduring appeal and dealing a body blow to the Congress and ally RJD.
Bihar polls were held over two phases on November 6 and 11.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
