Bihar Elections: Paswan Claims Gandhi Admitted Defeat, Yadav Supports Allegations Against ECI

Union Minister Chirag Paswan has responded to Rahul Gandhi’s recent statements regarding elections, claiming that the Congress MP has already conceded defeat in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Paswan further criticized Gandhi, suggesting that the focus should be on introspection within the Congress party. He pointed to Gandhi’s criticism of the Election Commission and concerns about EVMs as indicative of an acceptance of defeat. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav sided with Rahul Gandhi, accusing the BJP of influencing constitutional institutions. Yadav alleged that the BJP’s IT cell has prior knowledge of election schedules. Rahul Gandhi’s statements followed the Election Commission’s response to his accusations of irregularities in the Maharashtra polls, which the ECI dismissed as unsubstantiated. The ECI underscored the importance of the rule of law and the respect for election officials in light of the allegations made.