New Delhi [India], October 9 : Businessman Robert Vadra said on Wednesday that the farmers and women wrestlers in Haryana, with whom he is in contact, were surprised by the BJP's win in the state assembly election. He also supported the Congress' complaints about electronic voting machines in some Haryana seats.
Vadra also accused the BJP of "using his name" to gain political advantage.
"The experiences that I have with women wrestlers, farmers, and people--they are all surprised by the results. I will say that to whomever people have elected, we should look towards the development of the state. They (BJP) use my name always, but the Khattar government has given me a clean chit twice over those allegations that they put against me. They (BJP) must look towards addressing the grievances of people as they have been elected for the third term," Vadra told ANI.
He said that though he is not in politics, many parties dragged him into politics.
"I am not in politics, but many parties have used my name for the last 10-15 years, and hence I had to adapt to political ways. They dragged me into politics, and hence, I take an interest in politics, and I meet people in different states," he said.
"I agree with what Rahul Gandhi has said. People have said that a few EVM machines had 99% battery life--Congress was at a loss there. Even the exit polls showed that Congress will get a big majority, but I will say it again, whichever party the people elect, the leaders must fulfil their promises," he added.
Congress leaders have said that complaints had been received from Hisar, Mahendragarh,, and Panipat that there were electronic voting machines (EVMs) with 99 per cent battery on which the BJP won while units with 60-70 per cent battery saw the Congress win.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi called the results of the Haryana Assembly elections, "unexpected" and assured that complaints from various assembly constituencies would be brought to the Election Commission's attention.
The Congress leader also expressed his gratitude to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, calling India's victory in the state a triumph of the Constitution and democratic self-respect.
"My heartfelt thanks to the people of Jammu and Kashmir - INDIA's victory in the state is a victory of the Constitution, a victory of democratic self-respect. We are analysing the unexpected results of Haryana. We will inform the Election Commission about the complaints coming from many assembly constituencies," Rahul Gandhi posted on X.
He further thanked the people of Haryana for their support and said that the party will continue its fight for social and economic justice.
"Heartfelt thanks to all the people of Haryana for their support and to our Babbar Sher workers for their tireless hard work. We will continue this fight for rights, for social and economic justice, for truth, and will keep raising your voice," the Congress leader said.
The Congress in Haryana could not capitalise on the 10 years of anti-incumbency of the BJP government. The BJP won 48 out of 90 seats in the Haryana assembly, while Congress managed to win 37 seats. Independents won 3 seats, and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) secured 2 seats.