India, Aug. 2 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday backed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of large-scale 'vote chori (theft)' by the Election Commission in favour of the BJP, claiming that votes were stolen in Maharashtra under Devendra Fadnavis's leadership. "The Fadnavis government stole votes," Raut said.

While talking to reporters, he said, "We have seen this kind of vote theft in Maharashtra. We have a lot of experience in this matter. Devendra Fadnavis' government stole votes and came to power," reported news agency PTI.

He further claimed, "This happened in Haryana, and now they are planning to do it in Bihar. So, Rahul is opposing it, and we are standing with him," Raut added.

The controversy erupted after L...