Poll Body Rejects Rigging Claims In 2024 Haryana, Maharashtra Elections

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected allegations of vote mismatches and rigging in the upcoming 2024 Haryana Assembly elections. ECI sources clarified that claims of discrepancies between votes cast and counted stem from a misinterpretation of official records. For instance, in Badkhal, the total electors were 3,32,253, with 1,60,553 voting, resulting in a valid vote count of 1,58,475 after accounting for rejections. In Ellenabad, 1,95,868 electors registered saw a turnout of 1,58,707, while Gurgaon had 4,43,593 electors with a turnout of 2,30,147. The figures for Badshahpur also reflected a valid vote count of 2,80,482 from 5,21,969 electors. These statistics align with the official records, dispelling the rigging claims. The ECI's clarification aims to ensure transparency and maintain public confidence in the electoral process.