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Rahul Gandhi Escalates Vote Chori Attack, Demands CEC Resign
Rahul Gandhi says India’s voting system has been damaged.
He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of helping cause this problem.
He wants Kumar to resign immediately.
Gandhi also said Kumar should reveal what he knows to investigators.
His claims came after a report said two election commissioners had repeatedly questioned decisions about changing voter lists.
The Election Commission of India said disagreements inside an institution can be normal before a final decision is made.
Gandhi said that if votes are not protected, democracy and the Constitution are also weakened.
He promised that people responsible would face consequences.
Rahul Gandhi called Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Gyanesh Kumar “deshdrohis” and accused them of destroying India’s vote.
He demanded Kumar’s immediate resignation and urged him to become an approver, calling that an act of nationalism.
Gandhi alleged that the 2024 assembly and Lok Sabha elections were rigged and said those responsible would be investigated.
His remarks followed reports that election commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi objected at least 14 times to decisions related to electoral-roll revisions.
The Election Commission of India defended its process, saying differing views are a normal part of institutional deliberation.
- Who
- Congress leader and Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi made the allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- What
- Gandhi accused them of destroying or stealing votes, demanded Kumar’s resignation and alleged that elections were rigged.
- Where
- Gandhi spoke at a press conference at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi.
- When
- The statements were made on 24 September; the articles identify the day as Thursday but do not provide a year.
- Why
- His allegations followed reporting that election commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had repeatedly objected to decisions concerning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
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Electoral-roll decisions
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Gandhi and Congress argued that the reported objections by two commissioners show that the Chief Election Commissioner should not remain in office and that the electoral process has been compromised.
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The Election Commission of India said internal differences and observations are a normal part of deliberation before an institutional decision is finalized.
Impact on democracy
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Gandhi said that if votes are destroyed, the Constitution, laws and institutions lose their force, and promised consequences for those responsible.
Election Commission of India
The Election Commission’s stated response addressed its decision-making process; the articles do not report a separate detailed response to Gandhi’s broader accusations.
Key facts
- Main allegation
- Rahul Gandhi said India’s vote had been destroyed or stolen, undermining democracy and the Constitution.
- Demand
- He called for the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- Additional appeal
- Gandhi urged Gyanesh Kumar to become an approver and disclose information.
- People accused
- Gandhi named Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Gyanesh Kumar.
- Election Commission dispute
- Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi reportedly objected at least 14 times over 10 months to decisions related to electoral-roll revisions.
- Election Commission response
- The Election Commission of India said differing views and observations are a normal part of deliberation before final decisions.
Quotes
Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha
“This is an attack on the Constitution and the legal structure of the country. You were supposed to ensure that the vote was protected. We have enough information to prove this with certainty. There are going to be consequences to this. We are not going to let democracy be destroyed and sit silent. Those responsible will be punished.”
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“The prime minister and Amit Shah are both going to be investigated for what has been done. Without any doubt, both the PM and Amit Shah, are at the top of this conspiracy and they are going to be investigated for what they have done to this country.”
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Sources
PM, Shah, CEC ‘deshdrohis’; Gyanesh Kumar should resign and turn ‘approver’: Rahul
Modi, Shah ‘at top’ of vote conspiracy, Rahul vows probe. Advises CEC Gyanesh Kumar to turn approver
PM, Shah, CEC ‘deshdrohis’; Gyanesh Kumar should resign immediately: Rahul
Modi, Shah, CEC destroyed India's vote: Rahul
‘Turn approver’: Rahul Gandhi to CEC Gyanesh Kumar as he escalates ‘vote chori’ attack on PM, BJP
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