Shillong: BJP Meghalaya vice-president Bernard N Marak wants proof. He challenged Rahul Gandhi today to back up recent allegations of vote theft. The dispute follows a Special Intensive Revision exercise in the state. Officials identified questionable entries including non-permanent residents and duplicate names. This verification process remains a priority in the border state due to fears of illegal immigration.
Marak argued that cleaning the electoral rolls protects legitimate democratic rights. He dismissed claims of electoral malpractice as political theater. “The people of Meghalaya cannot and will not accept a situation where the voices of genuine citizens are diluted by the inclusion of ineligible voters, whether from Bangladesh or from outside the state, through fraudulent or questionable entries in electoral rolls,” Marak said. He invited critics to present their case to the Election Commission or the courts.
The BJP leader demanded specific records and constituency data from his opponents. He insisted that constant outbursts only damage public trust. Without hard evidence, he considers the accusations simple propaganda. Marak maintains that democracy relies on facts, not empty rhetoric.
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