AP Minister Dismisses Congress' Vote Theft Allegations as False

In a statement released earlier today, an Andhra Pradesh minister refuted allegations by the Congress party that there had been widespread vote theft in recent elections. The minister said the claims were baseless and part of a political strategy to undermine confidence in the electoral system. He further accused opposition parties of attempting to create doubt over the integrity of the voting process. The remarks come amid heightened scrutiny of election conduct in the state, with several parties voicing concerns over transparency and fairness.