“EC Exposed Congress’ Lies on Haryana Polls,” says CM Saini at Unity Day Event

GG News Bureau
Chandigarh, 30th Oct. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday slammed the Congress, accusing it of spreading “falsehoods” to undermine the election process. This comes a day after the Election Commission (EC) rejected Congress’ allegations of poll rigging during the October 5 Haryana Assembly elections. Saini made his remarks at a ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ oath-taking ceremony at the Haryana Civil Secretariat, where he also hailed the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the eve of Patel’s birth anniversary.

In its response on Tuesday, the EC had dismissed Congress’ complaints of irregularities, describing the party’s allegations as “frivolous and unfounded” with potential to create “turbulence” during crucial election moments. In an eight-page letter addressed to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, the EC stated that Congress was creating “a smoke of generic doubt” over the voting process, including issues surrounding the display of battery status on control units of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in select polling stations.

Saini emphasized that Congress’ claims of a “wave” in Haryana were empty rhetoric, asserting that Congress was “not visible anywhere on the ground” during the election period. “They looted the country, indulged in corruption, and made people stand in queues for basic needs like gas cylinders,” Saini charged.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retained control in Haryana, winning 48 out of 90 seats, while Congress secured 37 seats, the INLD won two, and Independents took three.

At the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas ceremony, Saini paid tribute to Sardar Patel, acknowledging his role in integrating over 560 princely states into the Indian Union. He led an oath-taking event focused on unity and national integrity, extending Diwali greetings and praying for Haryana’s continued prosperity. “I also pray to Lord Shri Ram that our Haryana remains happy, moves forward strongly, and prospers,” Saini added.