Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah.
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With the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) set to retain power in Bihar with an overwhelming majority, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah claimed that there was "vote chori" (vote theft) in the state too.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha -- Rahul Gandhi -- had raised allegations of similar 'vote chori' in Haryana and Karnataka as well.
However, the senior Congress leader said that he is yet to get information on the reasons for the Congress-RJD led alliance set back and NDA's march towards victory with a majority.
"We have to accept the mandate of the people. I don't know what caused the set back. I had not gone there (to Bihar). I don't know who did not vote (for us), why the NDA has won with a big majority. I will try to know," Siddaramaiah told reporters in Bengaluru, when asked about the reasons for set back for Mahagathbandhan in Bihar.
To a question that despite OBC votes being decisive in Bihar, voters not supporting the Congress party, he said, "I don't know. Who is Nitish Kumar? Isn't he OBC?"
Asked about the Congress and its leader Rahul's 'vote chori' allegations ahead of Bihar polls, the CM said, "They have done chori here too." He, however, did not give any details.
As per the latest trends, NDA is likely to cross the 200-mark in the 243-member Assembly.
(with inputs from agencies)