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Vijai Sardesai Alleges 'Vote Chori' in Goa, Backs Rahul Gandhi's Concerns
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News18•26-09-2026, 13:27
Vijai Sardesai Alleges 'Vote Chori' in Goa, Backs Rahul Gandhi's Concerns
- •Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai raised concerns over the electoral process in Goa ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.
- •Sardesai alleged that voter deletions during electoral-roll revision could impact the political contest.
- •He described the issue as 'vote chori' and suggested opposition parties might need unconventional strategies against the BJP.
- •His remarks contribute to a broader debate on voter rolls, electoral fairness, and the Election Commission's role.
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Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai raised concerns ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, alleging that voter deletions during the electoral-roll revision could impact the political contest and describing the issue as "vote chori".
Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission, along with the BJP and RSS, of committing "vote chori" and described it as a crime against Indian citizens and a direct assault on the Constitution.
Gandhi's remarks followed an investigation report by The Indian Express alleging that two Election Commissioners had recorded objections at least 14 times over 10 months after being kept in the dark over voter roll additions and deletions.
