Amidst allegations of electoral roll errors and “vote theft,” the Election Commission has urged political parties to address concerns during designated periods. The EC refuted claims of collusion and manipulation, emphasizing the importance of timely scrutiny and correction of voter lists. Rahul Gandhi has launched a “Vote Adhikar Yatra” in Bihar, protesting alleged irregularities in the electoral roll revision.

The impasse between the Congress and the Election Commission over allegations of ‘vote theft’ deepened on Saturday with the poll body fact-checking a video posted by the party, alleging that it was AI-generated and an attempt to mislead voters.

PETA India and Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff on Saturday gifted a life-size mechanical elephant to the ancient Nediyathali Sri Siva temple at Kodungallur here.