Mahadangal: Fierce TV Debate Erupts Over Election Boycott Threats and Allegations Against Election Commission

A heated live debate on ABP News turned explosive as Congress spokesperson Alok Sharma clashed with the anchor while defending Tejashwi Yadav’s remarks about a possible election boycott in Bihar. The debate focused on the opposition’s growing distrust in the Election Commission, with Sharma alleging a strong nexus between the Commission and the ruling BJP. While Tejashwi Yadav had hinted at boycotting elections if irregularities in Bihar’s voter list are not addressed, Sharma clarified that Congress has not officially taken a stance on boycott yet. However, he strongly criticized the Election Commission for being "selectively silent" on electoral fraud, citing incidents in Chandigarh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. As the debate intensified, Sharma accused the media of favoring the BJP and questioned the neutrality of election authorities. The anchor, in turn, reprimanded Sharma for alleged misconduct and reminded him that democratic discourse must be respectful. She also highlighted Sharma’s past behavior on other platforms, urging Congress to rein in its representatives. The confrontation underlines the growing mistrust between political parties and electoral institutions ahead of crucial state elections. It also raises serious concerns about the tone and tenor of political discourse on national television.

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