Rahul's 'Vote Chori' Bomb: 25 Lakh Fake Votes, Brazilian Model's Photo Used in Haryana?

This special report details the political controversy surrounding allegations of massive voter fraud in the 2024 Haryana assembly elections. Rahul Gandhi claimed 25 lakh fake votes were cast, accusing the BJP of orchestrating a 'theft' of the mandate. Congress spokesperson Mahima Singh stated the BJP, in partnership with the Election Commission of India (ECI), resorted to questionable means. Specific claims include a Brazilian model's photograph appearing on multiple voter IDs. The ECI and BJP have issued rebuttals, with ECI officials calling Gandhi's claims "unfounded" due to a lack of formal appeals. Transparency activist Anjali Bharadwaj questioned the ECI's transparency, demanding public access to Form 17C data and criticizing the policy of deleting CCTV footage after 45 days. The report also covers the first phase of the Bihar elections, Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York mayoral poll, and Starlink's entry into India with a deal in Maharashtra. Additionally, it highlights Prime Minister Modi felicitating the Harmanpreet Kaur-led women's cricket team for their World Cup victory and the growing influence of Indian-origin politicians like Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval in the US.