The opposition Congress party accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of misusing state machinery as campaigning intensified ahead of 2026 state assembly elections.
Congress leaders alleged that government institutions and administrative resources were being deployed in ways that favored the ruling party’s electoral interests. The charges surfaced as multiple states prepared for assembly polls scheduled in 2026.
Accusations of partisan use of official machinery are a recurring theme in Indian election seasons, with opposition parties frequently demanding impartial conduct from civil servants and law enforcement. The BJP has not been singled out exclusively in past cycles, though Congress framed its latest complaint in the context of the upcoming contests.
The dispute adds a procedural and ethical dimension to an already competitive state election landscape. How authorities respond to such allegations may influence the tone of campaigning in the months ahead.
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