Election Turmoil: Congress Alleges BJP Poll Rigging in Vijaypur

The Madhya Pradesh Congress has accused the BJP of manipulating the Vijaypur by-election through intimidation tactics, demanding a re-election in 37 booths. The BJP denied these claims, asserting fair elections. Protests were announced over alleged desecration of Dr Ambedkar's statue, as tensions rise in the political landscape.

The Madhya Pradesh Congress has leveled serious allegations at the ruling BJP, accusing it of rigging the Vijaypur assembly by-election. They claim that BJP used intimidation tactics, involving goons to influence voter behavior, and have demanded re-election in 37 polling booths.

The controversy escalated with Congress workers alleging that BJP supporters desecrated a statue of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar on the night of the vote. In response, MP Congress President Jitu Patwari claimed that the state's machinery was misused to benefit BJP during bypolls in Vijaypur and Budhni assembly segments.

While the BJP dismissed these accusations as lies, Congress vowed to hold state-wide protests against the alleged incidents. As tensions simmer, the political atmosphere in Madhya Pradesh remains charged with allegations and counter-allegations.

(With inputs from agencies.)