In an exclusive interview with Rediff.com, Congress' chief spokesperson Manish Doshi speaks out against the BJP's alleged misuse of power in Surat to cancel the nomination of their Lok Sabha candidate. Doshi accuses the BJP of attempting to murder democracy and reveals how the entire election machinery was brought under pressure to secure an unopposed victory for their candidate. Despite the district collector awarding the victory to the BJP, Doshi explains the Congress' plan to fight against this injustice.
Surat Election Controversy: Congress Alleges BJP's Misuse of Power
The Surat Lok Sabha seat has become the center of a political storm, with the Congress party accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of misusing its power to suppress opposition.
Allegations of Improper Election Practices
Congress spokesperson Manish Doshi alleged that the BJP pressured the district collector to cancel the nomination of their candidate, Darshana Jardosh. He claimed that the party used its influence to bring the entire election machinery under pressure, including the police and local administration.
Unopposed Victory for BJP Candidate
Despite these allegations, the district collector awarded the victory to the BJP candidate, C.R. Patil. This decision sparked outrage within the Congress party, which accused the BJP of murdering democracy.
Congress' Plan of Action
Doshi announced that the Congress would fight against this injustice. He said the party would challenge the decision in court and mobilize public support to expose the BJP's alleged misconduct.
Background
Surat has been a BJP stronghold for decades. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the party won the seat with a margin of over 300,000 votes. However, the Congress is hoping to break the BJP's dominance in Surat by fielding a strong candidate in Jardosh.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
Q1: Why did the district collector cancel Jardosh's nomination? A1: The reasons for the cancellation are not clear, but the Congress alleges that the BJP pressured the collector to do so.
Q2: What evidence does the Congress have of BJP's misconduct? A2: Doshi claimed that the Congress has audio recordings and other documents that prove the BJP's interference in the election process.
Q3: What is the BJP's response to these allegations? A3: The BJP has denied the allegations, calling them baseless and politically motivated.
Q4: What are the implications of this controversy? A4: The controversy has raised concerns about the integrity of the election process and the fairness of BJP's rule.
Q5: What is the future of this issue? A5: The Congress has vowed to fight against the BJP's alleged misconduct, and the case is likely to be decided in court.
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