Debate intensifies as early trends from Bihar indicate the NDA maintaining a strong lead, even in the Seemanchal region traditionally considered a Congress stronghold with a significant Muslim voter base. Congress representative Sophiya Ji cautions against celebrating too early, urging political leaders to wait until the complete EVM rounds are counted, recalling past discrepancies reported in 2020. She strongly raises concerns about alleged voting irregularities, including claims of individuals possessing multiple EPIC cards and voting in different states such as Delhi, Haryana, and later in Bihar arguing that this violates the constitutional principle of “one person, one vote.” NDA panelists counter these allegations, insisting that all booths, fingers, and voter slips have been thoroughly verified, dismissing claims of mass vote deletion or manipulation. They argue that Congress’s narrative around 32 lakh deleted votes has not been supported by evidence or voter complaints. The verbal clash highlights how electoral credibility remains a central issue even as the NDA leads.
