The BJP criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after he alleged large-scale fake voting in the 2024 Haryana assembly polls. Gandhi claimed in his “H Files” press conference that 25 lakh fake voters helped the BJP win, showing examples of duplicate and foreign voter IDs. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Gandhi of spreading lies and “colluding with anti-India forces.” BJP spokesperson Radhika Khera mocked his claims, referring to Sonia Gandhi by saying an “Italian woman” also voted in India. The BJP called Gandhi’s remarks political drama aimed at misleading voters ahead of the Bihar election. (PC: PTI)

India Today tracked down Pinky Juginder Kaushik, whose voter ID allegedly featured a Brazilian model's photo in Rahul Gandhi's vote fraud allegations. Pinky denied wrongdoing, explaining a printing error showed another village woman's photo initially. "I cast my vote in 2024 using voter slip and Aadhaar card. There's no vote chori," she stated. Similarly, Munish Devi's family confirmed she voted personally despite photo misprint issues. Both cases involved local printing errors, not fraud. Gandhi alleged 25 lakh "fake votes" cost Congress Haryana's election, claiming a Brazilian model's photo appeared under multiple names. The Election Commission dismissed his claims, noting no appeals were filed against electoral rolls. (PC: India Today & HT)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP and Election Commission of large-scale voter fraud in Haryana’s 2024 election. Speaking at a press conference in Delhi, Gandhi claimed that 25 lakh fake votes were cast, calling it “systemic manipulation.” He said his team found a Brazilian model’s photograph used 22 times in voter rolls under names like Seema and Sweety. Gandhi alleged the BJP ran a “planned operation” to turn Congress’ victory into defeat. The Election Commission denied the charge, saying there were no formal appeals against Haryana’s voter lists and only limited cases before the High Court.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP and Election Commission of massive voter fraud in the 2024 Haryana elections. He claimed “25 lakh fake votes” — about 12% of the state’s voters — were cast. Gandhi showed slides alleging that a Brazilian model’s photo appeared 22 times on voter rolls under names like Seema and Sweety. He said the fraud was a “planned operation” that changed a Congress win into defeat. The Election Commission rejected his claim, saying no major complaints were filed. Gandhi said the issue raises questions about India’s democratic process. (PC: India Today)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the NDA will win more than 160 seats in the upcoming Bihar polls. In an interview with India Today TV, Shah said the alliance is in a strong position and will get a two-thirds majority. He spoke about the NDA’s promise to create one crore jobs through government, private, and self-employment opportunities. Shah highlighted Bihar’s progress in industries and infrastructure, including ethanol and textile projects. He dismissed Opposition claims of “vote-buying” and warned that RJD’s return would bring back “Jungle Raj.” The first phase of polling begins on November 6. (PC: India Today)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sparked a row during a rally in Bihar’s Kutumba on Tuesday. He claimed that only 10% of India’s population, mainly upper castes, control the Army and major institutions, while 90% of Dalits, backward, and minority communities remain unrepresented. The BJP criticised his statement, saying he was insulting the Armed Forces. Gandhi said the Congress wants an India where everyone has dignity and equal opportunity. This is not the first time his Army-related remarks have drawn backlash. Earlier, he faced a defamation case for comments made during his Bharat Jodo Yatra. (PC: India Today)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a massive protest march in Kolkata against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Holding a copy of the Constitution, she accused the BJP and Election Commission of “silent, invisible rigging.” Thousands of Trinamool Congress supporters joined the 3.8-km march from BR Ambedkar’s statue to Jorasanko Thakur Bari. The BJP hit back, calling it a “rally of Jamat” and accusing Mamata of promoting chaos. The SIR exercise aims to clean voter rolls but has sparked political clashes, with opposition parties alleging bias and fear among marginalised communities. (PC: India Today)

Shafali Verma was named Player of the Match and Deepti Sharma won Player of the Tournament as India lifted their first Women’s World Cup. Shafali scored a brilliant 87 and took two wickets in the final against South Africa. She said, “God sent me here to do something nice, and I’m happy I could make my team win.” Shafali also thanked her parents, teammates, and Sachin Tendulkar for their support. Deepti, who delivered consistent all-round performances throughout the tournament, played a key role in India’s historic 52-run victory and was honoured for her brilliant campaign. (PC: X)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the RJD-Congress alliance during his rally in Bihar on Sunday. He accused the opposition of “political gundagardi” and said the RJD “snatched” the chief minister’s post from Congress by “holding a gun to its head.” Modi said both parties are divided and fighting among themselves. He also took a swipe at Congress with a Pakistan reference, saying, “When blasts happened in Pakistan, Congress’s royal family lost sleep.” The Prime Minister claimed the people of Bihar understand everything and will give the NDA a big win. (PC: HT )

JDU leader and former MLA Anant Singh, contesting from Mokama, was arrested for the murder of Dular Chand Yadav, a Jan Suraaj Party worker. Yadav was attacked while campaigning for his nephew, leading to fatal injuries from blunt-force trauma to the heart and lungs. Two others linked to Singh were also arrested. The incident sparked political tension in Bihar, prompting police transfers in Patna district. The case has drawn sharp criticism from Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj movement, which accused ruling party members of abusing power. (PC: NDTV)