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Trump Confuses Brazil for India: Claims 125 Million Voted in Indias Presidential Election - Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News
What happened
President Trump posted on Truth Social that 125 million people voted in the "first round" of India's presidential election, despite India not having a presidential election scheduled or taking place. The figure closely matches the number of voters in Brazil's recent presidential election. The post also compared voting speed in the US to that in India, concluding that voting in America is "CORRUPT!!".
Why it matters
The post drew attention for conflating two large democracies, sparking reactions on social media. The post's inaccuracies and Trump's comparison of voting systems have raised questions about his understanding of international electoral processes. The Brazilian election's outcome is still uncertain, with a second-round vote scheduled for October 25.
Key facts
- India does not elect its president through a nationwide popular vote.
- India's current President took office in July 2022.
- Approximately 124.5 million Brazilians voted in the recent presidential election.
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