The Congress party has submitted complaints to the Election Commission, alleging irregularities in electronic voting machines (EVMs) during the Haryana assembly elections. The party claims discrepancies in battery percentages of EVMs potentially influenced the poll outcomes,

The Congress party, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, reviewed unexpected Haryana election results, winning 37 out of 90 seats. Despite defying exit polls, the BJP secured 48 seats. Rahul Gandhi expressed frustration over EVM blame and local leaders’ self-interest during the meeting.

Candidates allege that some EVMs showed 99 per cent battery charge during counting on October 8 and these clocked more votes for the BJP as against majority others with 80 per cent charge which recorded more Congress votes.

Infighting, overconfidence, overdependence on Hooda, faulty tickets and organisational mismanagement are among key factors that sealed the party’s fate

Soon after the meeting, Kharge’s office issued an unusual communique asking the media to “stick” to the formal briefing and “desist from any conjecture that deviates from the official brief”.

Congress President Kharge reviews Haryana election defeat, plans CWC meeting for detailed analysis and addresses internal issues.