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Andhra Pradesh Minister of Health and BJP leader Satya Kumar Yadav dismissed allegations of "vote theft" attributed to the Congress, including claims made by former Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Speaking to the media at a BJP office in Vijayawada on Monday, Mr. Satya Kumar stated that the Opposition was attempting to sow doubts about the electoral process to capitalize on their electoral setbacks.

He clarified that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is an ongoing process designed for verification and addressing concerns through prescribed mechanisms such as Form 7. Mr. Satya Kumar questioned the allegations of 13 crore votes being deleted, emphasizing the need for documentary evidence and noting that various entries, including deaths, address changes, and duplicates, must be verified before drawing conclusions.

He highlighted measures like booth-level agents of political parties and live streaming at polling stations as safeguards in the electoral process. Mr. Satya Kumar also criticized the Congress's inability to accept electoral defeats and Mr. Rahul Gandhi over his stance on electoral matters. He urged eligible voters to follow prescribed procedures for registration and raise objections through the correct channels.