Rijiju Rebukes Congress for Poll Defeat Excuses

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the Congress for blaming the Election Commission after its defeat in the Haryana polls. Rijiju urged the Congress to accept the public's decision instead of targeting electronic voting machines and the EC. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, termed the results 'unacceptable' and 'unexpected.'

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has issued a sharp criticism of the Congress party for questioning the Election Commission following its significant defeat in the Haryana elections.

Rijiju, addressing the comments of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, emphasized the necessity for the opposition to honor the electorate's verdict without resorting to accusations against the voting process or machinery.

Despite the backlash, Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera remained adamant, describing the election outcomes as 'unacceptable.' Gandhi labeled the results 'unexpected' and vowed the party would review the election complaints with the commission.

(With inputs from agencies.)