Rahul Gandhi Responds to Congress’ Haryana Setback, Vows to Address Counting Complaints
New Delhi: Following the Congress party’s disappointing performance in the Haryana assembly elections, Rahul Gandhi issued his first statement, asserting that the party would formally notify the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding complaints about the counting process.
In a post on X, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha expressed, “We are analysing the unexpected results of Haryana. We will inform the Election Commission about the complaints coming from many Assembly constituencies.” He extended his gratitude to the people of Haryana for their support and commended party workers for their tireless efforts, stating, “We will continue this fight for rights, for social and economic justice, for truth, and will keep raising your voice.”
Gandhi also acknowledged the success of the NC-Congress alliance in Jammu and Kashmir, declaring, “My heartfelt thanks to the people of Jammu and Kashmir – India bloc’s victory is a victory of the Constitution, a victory of democratic self-respect.”
Earlier, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh expressed disbelief over the election results, claiming they contradicted public sentiment. He remarked, “The results are totally unexpected and surprising. It goes against what the people of Haryana were seeking — a mandate for change and transformation.” Ramesh raised concerns about the credibility of the outcomes, alleging intimidation of authorities that led to unexpected losses in previously strong constituencies.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera echoed these sentiments, characterizing the election results as “a victory for manipulation and a defeat for democracy.”
In stark contrast, the ruling BJP secured 48 seats in the 90-member Haryana Assembly, an increase from 40 seats in the previous election, while the Congress managed to win only 37 seats.
