New Delhi: BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi has criticised the Congress party over its performance in recent Legislative Council elections across several states, claiming that the party has failed to secure public support even in elections conducted using ballot papers.

Trivedi argued that Congress's electoral performance challenged its criticism of electronic voting machines (EVMs). He claimed that the party had failed to make an impact regardless of the voting method used.

Sudhanshu Trivedi Questions Congress's Electoral Performance

Commenting on the results, Trivedi said Congress had not won any seats in the Legislative Council elections he was referring to. He used the outcome to question the party's ability to attract voters.

The BJP leader also made sharp personal remarks about Congress leaders, arguing that changing the voting method would not necessarily improve the party's electoral fortunes.

His comments reflect the political dispute between the BJP and Congress over election results and allegations concerning voting systems.

Trivedi Criticises Rahul Gandhi's Proposed Movement

Trivedi also targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his reported plan to launch a movement concerning India's economy.

Referring to Gandhi's recent travels, the BJP leader accused him of being disconnected from the public and said political support had to be earned through sustained work.

Trivedi further claimed that neither the public nor legislators were backing Gandhi's proposed initiative. These statements represent the BJP leader's assessment and were not independently established in the remarks provided.

Political Debate Over Congress's Strategy

The comments add to the ongoing political exchanges between the BJP and Congress over electoral performance, public support and economic policy.

While Trivedi questioned Congress's strategy and leadership, the statement did not include a response from Congress or Rahul Gandhi.