Political tensions have escalated in Bihar following the 2025 assembly elections, with Congress leader Supriya Shrinate making serious allegations of electoral malpractice through social media platforms. The controversy erupted when Shrinate shared a video claiming evidence of vote theft during the recently concluded polls.
The Allegations and Evidence
On November 16, 2025, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate took to X (formerly Twitter) to post a video that she claimed demonstrated irregularities in the Bihar assembly elections. The video, which she attributed to a reporter from Aaj Tak, purportedly showed instances of vote chori (vote theft) that allegedly benefited the BJP and its alliance partners.
In her posts, Shrinate questioned the fairness of the electoral process, particularly focusing on what she described as the unbelievable 90% strike rate achieved by the BJP and its coalition partners. She challenged those who believed the elections were conducted fairly to reconsider their position in light of the alleged evidence.
Official Response from Election Authorities
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar responded swiftly to Shrinate's allegations through an official post on X. The election authority directly addressed the Congress leader, stating: Please provide the voter's name, EPIC number, booth number, and assembly constituency number mentioned in the video so that an investigation can be conducted and action can be taken as per the law.
This response from the CEO's office emphasized the importance of specific, verifiable information rather than general allegations. The election authorities made it clear they were prepared to investigate the matter thoroughly if provided with concrete details.
Political Fallout and Social Media Exchange
Shrinate responded to the CEO's request for specific information by dismissing it as hollow threats and redirecting the election authorities to contact the Aaj Tak reporter directly for the required details. In her counter-response, she used strong language, accusing the election officials of behaving like an ostrich and being in a state of deep slumber like Kumbhakarna from Hindu mythology.
The Congress leader further escalated her criticism by suggesting that the election authorities should also investigate other instances of potential electoral malpractice that she highlighted through additional social media posts. The exchange has sparked significant political debate across party lines, with the opposition questioning the integrity of the election process while the ruling alliance defends the credibility of the electoral outcome.
The controversy comes at a crucial time when political parties are analyzing the results of the Bihar assembly elections 2025, which saw the BJP and its allies performing strongly across multiple constituencies. The allegations have added fuel to the ongoing political discourse about election integrity and the mechanisms in place to ensure free and fair voting processes.
