Election Commission of India Refutes Allegations of Vote Irregularities by Rahul Gandhi

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The Election Commission of India has strongly refuted allegations made by Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, who accused the poll body of being complicit in alleged "vote chori" for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Gandhi likened the evidence his party has on alleged poll irregularities to an atom bomb, saying that when it explodes the Election Commission will have no place to hide in the country. The EC, however, urged polling personnel across the country to stay focused on their duties and not be swayed by what it called "irresponsible and politically motivated" remarks.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of India of being complicit in alleged "vote chori" for the BJP, likening the evidence his party has on poll irregularities to an atom bomb.
  • The Election Commission refuted the allegations, urging polling personnel to stay focused on their duties and not be swayed by "irresponsible and politically motivated" remarks.
  • Gandhi claimed to have "open and shut" evidence of alleged poll irregularities, citing specific instances in Madhya Pradesh, Lok Sabha, and Maharashtra assembly polls.
  • Union Minister Kiren Rijiju objected to Rahul's claims, accusing him of making "anti-India" remarks and disrupting Parliament.
  • BJP leader Sambit Patra responded to Gandhi's remarks, saying that his party has faith in democracy and will save the Constitution if Rahul's party tries to "explode like bombs".

Statistics:

  • The Election Commission of India has clarified that CCTV footage of polling stations is available for scrutiny by the relevant high court in the event of an election petition.
  • The Commission has reiterated that all mechanisms for redressal are legally and institutionally defined, and any concerns should follow due legal channels.
  • The BJP has maintained that Rakul Gandhi's language was undemocratic and distressed the nation.
  • Rahul Gandhi's party has claimed to have suspicions of poll irregularities in multiple state elections, including Madhya Pradesh, Lok Sabha, and Maharashtra assembly polls.

Sources:

  • [ABP News](https://www.abplive.com/news/authors/rahul-gandhi-allies-the-anti-ec-government-is-shrouded-in-darkness-3974455)
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