Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Ex-CEC Slams ECI's Response to Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Theft' Claims
Imagine the Election Commission is supposed to be like a referee, making sure elections are fair.
A former top referee, Quraishi, is saying the current referees (ECI) messed up.
He says they should have checked Rahul Gandhi's claims about vote problems, instead of being harsh with him.
Quraishi thinks the ECI's actions might not be seen as fair and has expressed concern on the people's confidence on the electoral process.
He is also worried about how the ECI is handling voter ID cards and registration, which he thinks could cause issues.
Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi criticized the ECI's response to Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' claims.
Quraishi stated the ECI should have investigated the allegations, not demanded an affidavit.
Quraishi found the language used by the ECI 'objectionable and offensive'.
Quraishi expressed concern that the actions would impact the people's confidence.
Quraishi raised concerns regarding the handling of voter ID cards and electoral rolls.
- Who
- S.Y. Quraishi
- What
- Criticized ECI's response to vote theft allegations.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Interview with PTI
- Why
- To comment on the ECI's actions
Critic's View
ECI's Position (Implied)
Response to Allegations
Critic's View
ECI should have investigated Rahul Gandhi's vote theft allegations.
ECI's Position (Implied)
ECI has maintained their stance on the allegations.
Fairness
Critic's View
ECI's response was not fair and could be seen as biased.
ECI's Position (Implied)
ECI is operating independently.
- Subject
- Election Commission of India (ECI)
- Accusation
- ECI's response to Rahul Gandhi's claims
- Critic
- S.Y. Quraishi (Former CEC)
- Key Issue
- Vote Integrity & ECI's Impartiality
- Context
- Comments on ECI's handling of vote theft claims
Sources
Ex-CEC Quraishi slams EC for 'shouting' at Rahul Gandhi instead of ordering probe
Ex-CEC SY Quraishi criticises EC on ‘shouting’ at Rahul Gandhi, says ‘poll body should have ordered probe’
EC should have probed Rahul Gandhi’s vote theft charge instead of ‘shouting’ at him, says ex-CEC
ECI has become a ‘department’ of BJP: Venugopal
