3 Things RaGa's vote-theft charge, buying Russian oil, and open-book exams
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Aug 11, 2025 In this discussion, Asad Rehman from The Indian Express, an expert on Indian elections, delves into Rahul Gandhi's explosive claims of massive vote theft in Bangalore, sparking concerns over electoral integrity. Sukalp Sharma, also from The Indian Express, sheds light on India's increasing dependence on Russian oil, intricately linking it to U.S. tariff threats and geopolitical dynamics. Finally, they explore a transformative shift in education with the CBSE's introduction of open book assessments aimed at fostering critical thinking skills.
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Allegation: One Lakh Votes Stolen
- Rahul Gandhi and the Congress claim one lakh votes were stolen in Mahadevapura and say this reflects a nationwide problem.
- Asad Rehman outlines their six-month analysis and five alleged methods used to create bogus or duplicate voters.
Duplicate Voter Example
- Rahul's presentation cites Aditya Srivastava as appearing on rolls in four different places, implying duplicate registrations across states.
- Asad Rehman reports Rahul counts 11,965 such duplicate registrations affecting Mahadevapura's totals.
The Shakun Rani Case
- Rahul's slides include a case labeled 'Shakun Rani' who appears twice on voter lists and is shown voting twice.
- Asad Rehman relays this as a concrete, slide-backed example of alleged misuse of Form 6.