Siddaramaiah’s 1991 Election Loss: A Story of Alleged Cheating and BJP Backlash

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently shared a personal anecdote about his 1991 election loss, claiming a Congress candidate employed unfair tactics to defeat him. This revelation ignited a fiery response from the BJP.

BJP Accuses Congress of Hypocrisy

The BJP wasted no time in condemning what they called the Congress party’s “hypocrisy.” They criticized the Congress’s “Vote Adhikar” rally, labeling it a desperate attempt to undermine the democratic process that has repeatedly shown them their place. The BJP argued that Siddaramaiah’s story was a diversionary tactic.

“Vote Adhikar” Rally Under Fire

The BJP believes the “Vote Adhikar” rally, designed to promote voting rights and awareness, is a thinly veiled attempt to discredit the electoral system. They claim the Congress is trying to sow seeds of doubt about the legitimacy of elections after facing defeats.