India: Vote theft row escalates, leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi & Election Commission trade fire
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Aug 18, 2025, 21:29 IST | Updated: Aug 18, 2025, 21:29 IST
A political row has erupted in India over allegations of "vote theft", with opposition parties accusing the country's election body of irregularities, which they say favoured the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2024 general elections.
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