3 Things The Catch Up: Haryana 'vote chori' row, Bihar elections and more (7 Nov)
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Nov 7, 2025 This week, a political storm brews as Rahul Gandhi claims 25 lakh votes were stolen in Haryana's elections. Phase one voting kicks off in Bihar, with key players like Tejasvi Yadav in the spotlight. Meanwhile, investigation reveals over 600 legal battles tied to JNU since 2011. In a shift, Russian oil shipments to India plummet amid new U.S. sanctions. Finally, Democrats celebrate wins in midterm races even as voter dissatisfaction lingers over the economy.
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Allegation Of Large-Scale Vote Theft
- Rahul Gandhi alleged massive fraud in the Haryana elections, claiming 25 lakh votes were stolen and one in eight votes were fake.
- He accused the Election Commission of colluding with the BJP and detailed five methods used to manipulate votes.
Bihar Phase One Voting Snapshot
- Bihar Assembly voting began with 3.75 crore voters deciding among about 1,300 candidates in the first phase.
- Key leaders like Tejashwi Yadav and Samrat Chaudhary contested important seats influencing state power dynamics.
JNU Disputes Shift To Courts
- An Indian Express investigation found JNU involved in over 600 Delhi High Court cases since 2011, showing campus disputes move to courts.
- The probe reviewed 205 decided cases revealing students and faculty increasingly seek judicial resolution over internal dialogue.