Green Election News: Rahul Gandhi’s Voter List Allegation and Sustainable Voting in Bengaluru’s Mahadevapura
Raising serious questions about electoral transparency and sustainable voting practices, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged large-scale voter manipulation in Bengaluru Central’s Mahadevapura constituency.
He claimed that at Booth No.470, nearly 80 voters were fraudulently registered under a single address. This charge quickly caught media attention, sparking nationwide debate about electoral integrity and the need for eco-friendly election reforms.
Statement from Dipankar – The Man at the Centre of the Controversy
A Mathrubhumi journalist visited House No.35, Muni Reddy Garden — the address at the centre of Gandhi’s allegations — and spoke with Dipankar, a food delivery worker from West Bengal. Dipankar said he moved into the small rented room with his family only a month ago.
Dipankar clearly stated:
“I don’t know any of them,”
referring to the strangers, journalists, and curious locals who had been visiting ever since the news broke.
He added that most of his neighbours are also migrant workers and are unaware of any past tenants or alleged voter list fraud.
Importantly, Dipankar’s own voter registration is still in West Bengal, not at his current Bengaluru address.
Broader Reaction – Green Politics and Electoral Process
Building owner Jayaram Reddy distanced himself from the matter, stating he had no role in any voter list irregularity. He acknowledged that many short-term tenants had stayed at the property over the years but declined to give further information.
Following Gandhi’s allegations, debates have intensified about the Election Commission’s voter verification process, green politics, and eco-friendly election practices. Civil society members and opposition leaders have called for sustainable, transparent voting solutions to protect electoral integrity.
The Election Commission has requested Rahul Gandhi to submit a formal complaint and sworn details, stirring further political discussion.
