Why Opposition parties have not boycotted elections despite poll rigging allegations

What happened: Abhijeet Dipke of the Cockroach Janta Party campaign called on Opposition parties to boycott polls if they distrust the Election Commission, but no Opposition party has seriously considered a boycott despite years of rigging allegations. Key numbers: Dipke's call came on September 25. Amitabh Dubey spoke on the Scroll Adda show in September 2025. Why it matters: Congress leader Amitabh Dubey said a boycott would be a mistake, citing Bangladesh where the ruling party won about 90% of seats. Trinamool MP Derek O'Brien said a boycott means BJP wins all seats.

Abhijeet Dipke of the Cockroach Janta Party campaign called on Opposition parties to boycott polls if they distrust the Election Commission, but no Opposition party has seriously considered a boycott despite years of rigging allegations.

Congress leader Amitabh Dubey said a boycott would be a mistake, citing Bangladesh where the ruling party won about 90% of seats. Trinamool MP Derek O'Brien said a boycott means BJP wins all seats.