Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged electoral malpractice, claiming multiple electors voted multiple times and demanding the Election Commission (ECI) release footage. However, leaders like Omar Abdullah and Abhishek Banerjee have dismissed claims of EVM manipulation, with Banerjee specifically rejecting 'vote chori' allegations related to EVMs while expressing concerns about the SIR process. Despite these differing views within the opposition, a survey by the Congress-run Karnataka government indicates a majority of citizens believe Indian elections are free and fair, with increased trust in EVMs.