BJP Demands Resignations from Congress Leaders over Election Commission Trust Issues

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The Bharatiya Janata Party has called for the resignation of Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Sonia Gandhi, from their respective Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha memberships if they do not trust the Election Commission. The BJP's demand comes in response to Rahul Gandhi's allegations of "vote theft" against the EC. BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia stated that Gandhi had made "baseless allegations" without providing proof and demanded that he resign from his Lok Sabha membership if he does not trust the EC.

The BJP spokesperson also highlighted a past Supreme Court judgment that noted the Election Commission's reputation as an impartial body, built over the years. Furthermore, Bhatia called for the resignations of the chief ministers of Congress-ruled states, including Karnataka, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh, due to their leaders' lack of faith in the EC.

Rahul Gandhi responded to the EC's demand for an affidavit under oath for his allegations by stating that he had already taken an oath on the Constitution inside Parliament. This has led to a heated exchange between the two parties, with the BJP stating that Gandhi's actions will not be accepted.

Key Takeaways:

  • The BJP has called for the resignation of Rahul Gandhi from his Lok Sabha membership due to his allegations of "vote theft" against the Election Commission.
  • The BJP also demanded the resignation of Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi from their respective Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha memberships.
  • Gaurav Bhatia, the BJP national spokesperson, stated that Rahul Gandhi's allegations were "baseless" and that he should resign if he does not trust the EC.
  • The BJP highlighted a past Supreme Court judgment that noted the Election Commission's reputation as an impartial body, built over the years.
  • BJP also called for the resignations of the chief ministers of Congress-ruled states, including Karnataka, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh.
  • Rahul Gandhi responded to the EC's demand for an affidavit under oath by stating that he had already taken an oath on the Constitution inside Parliament.
  • The BJP stated that Gandhi's actions will not be accepted and that he should produce proof for his allegations.

Statistics:

  • 1. The BJP has called for the resignation of 4 individuals from their respective Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha memberships.
  • 2. The chief ministers of 3 Congress-ruled states, including Karnataka, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh, have also been called upon to resign.
  • 3. The past Supreme Court judgment that highlighted the Election Commission's reputation as an impartial body was from an unspecified date.

Sources:

  • PTI
  • Hindustan Times