‘Fixed match’: CJP's Dipke urges opposition to stop contesting ‘rigged' elections amid CEC row
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke urged Opposition parties to stop contesting elections if they believe polls are being rigged, comparing their participation to playing a “fixed match”. His remarks came amid demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke has urged opposition parties to cease contesting elections if they believe the electoral system is rigged, accusing them of legitimizing a flawed process by participating. Comparing the Opposition's involvement to playing a "fixed match", Dipke claims their continued presence could allow the contest to go into a final over, creating the illusion of a genuine contest while the outcome remains predetermined.
He also suggested that Opposition parties might be permitted occasional victories, known as "the crumbs", to maintain their participation and give voters the impression of a real electoral contest. Dipke argues that backing rigged elections creates an illusion of fairness and democracy, undermining the credibility of the democratic process.
The controversy stems from allegations that CEC Gyanesh Kumar has been involved in manipulating voter rolls, deleting millions of votes, and undermining the fairness of the electoral process.
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