The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka has accused the Indian National Congress of attempting to protect fake voters ahead of upcoming elections. The BJP claims to have identified discrepancies in voter lists and alleges the Congress party is actively working to shield individuals illegally registered to vote. The BJP has shared a breakdown of alleged irregularities, amounting to a claim of 13 crore (130 million) instances of potential voter fraud. This accusation comes as campaigning intensifies in Karnataka, a state considered crucial in Indian national politics. The Congress party has not yet issued a formal response to these claims, however, the allegations are expected to dominate the political discourse in the coming days. The Election Commission of Karnataka has stated it will investigate the claims made by the BJP.