BJP minister accuses Congress of undermining democracy through EC attacks

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav launched a sharp attack on the Congress party on Monday, asserting that the opposition takes contrasting stances depending on electoral outcomes. Yadav contended that Congress celebrates election results when favorable but promptly blames both the BJP and the Election Commission when facing defeats.

The minister's remarks come amid ongoing opposition allegations regarding the integrity of India's electronic voting infrastructure. Congress and other opposition parties have periodically raised concerns about the functioning of electronic voting machines and related systems used in conducting national and state elections.

Yadav framed such criticisms as an attempt to undermine faith in India's democratic institutions and constitutional bodies. He argued that regular challenges to the Election Commission's credibility without substantive evidence threaten the stability of democratic processes and institutions.

The Election Commission has consistently maintained the robustness of its electoral systems and procedures. The body has dismissed opposition concerns, asserting that India's voting infrastructure incorporates multiple safeguards and transparency measures to ensure fair elections.

The exchange reflects ongoing tensions between the ruling BJP and opposition parties over electoral processes and institutional accountability mechanisms ahead of future state and national polls.