VHP International President Alok Kumar has backed the Congress’ right to hold a rally in Haridwar over its allegation of vote theft, while rejecting the claim that votes were stolen.
Kumar said the Congress could express its position because organising a political rally was part of its democratic right. However, he disagreed with both the issues raised by the party and its allegation concerning the election process.
Kumar questions vote-theft claim
Kumar referred to elections for 28 Legislative Council seats across 4 states, saying they were conducted through paper ballots. He questioned why the Congress could not win those elections if it believed the alleged manipulation of votes explained its electoral performance.
His remarks presented the paper-ballot elections as a point of comparison in the wider political argument over the Congress’ allegation. Kumar did not accept the claim that votes had been stolen.
The allegation remains the Congress’ stated position, while Kumar’s comments represent his disagreement with it. The available remarks do not include a finding by an election authority or court confirming either side’s broader claims.
Objection to rally timing
Kumar also criticised the timing of the proposed rally. He said that, if the Congress was concerned about traders, trade and society, it should have organised the event after the 10th.
At the same time, he acknowledged that the Congress had received police permission. He said the party should therefore hold the rally and present its views.
The comments leave the immediate issue focused on the political debate surrounding the event: the Congress plans to raise its concerns, while Kumar disputes the basis of its vote-theft allegation and objects to the chosen timing.
What the remarks mean for the rally
The statement does not cancel or oppose the rally on legal grounds. Instead, it combines political disagreement with recognition that the Congress can proceed after receiving police permission.
For people following the event in Haridwar, the key points are that the rally concerns alleged vote theft, Kumar rejects that allegation, and he has questioned why the Congress did not schedule the gathering after the 10th.
No additional details about the rally’s venue, attendance, schedule or further administrative action are available in the reported remarks.
Conclusion
Alok Kumar said the Congress has a democratic right to hold its permitted Haridwar rally, but rejected its vote-theft allegation and questioned the decision to organise the event before the 10th.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the Congress rally about?
The rally is connected with the Congress’ allegation of vote theft.
Q. What is Alok Kumar’s position on the allegation?
He disagrees with the claim that votes were stolen.
Q. Who is Alok Kumar?
He is the International President of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, or VHP.
Q. What elections did Kumar mention?
He referred to elections for 28 Legislative Council seats across 4 states.
Q. How were those elections conducted?
Kumar said they were held through paper ballots.
Q. Has the Congress received permission for the rally?
Kumar said the Congress had received police permission.
Q. What did Kumar say about the rally’s timing?
He said the Congress should have held it after the 10th if it was concerned about traders, trade and society.
Q. Does Kumar oppose the Congress holding the rally?
He disagrees with the Congress’ issues and allegation, but said the party should hold the rally and express its views.
