Archive · 17 Aug 2025
ECI Defends Vote Integrity, Responds to Allegations
The Election Commission (EC) is pushing back against accusations of vote manipulation, particularly from Rahul Gandhi.
The EC is asking him to prove his claims or apologize.
The EC is also updating voter lists, starting in Bihar, and plans to do so in West Bengal and other states.
The EC says it's doing this openly, with everyone involved.
They also say there's no evidence of cheating.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar responded to Rahul Gandhi's claims of vote theft, demanding an affidavit or apology.
The Election Commission is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, starting in Bihar.
The CEC stated that SIR will also be conducted in West Bengal and other states, with dates pending.
Kumar defended the SIR process as transparent, involving various stakeholders.
The EC refuted claims of voter fraud and double voting, stating a lack of evidence.
- Who
- Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Rahul Gandhi, and the Election Commission of India.
- What
- The Election Commission responded to allegations of vote theft and defended the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- When
- Press conferences were held on Sunday and ongoing.
- Where
- New Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal, and other states in India.
- Why
- To address accusations of electoral fraud, defend the integrity of the voter list revision process, and clarify the EC's stance.
Rahul Gandhi
Election Commission of India
Vote Theft Allegations
Rahul Gandhi
Accuses the Election Commission of vote theft and manipulation.
Election Commission of India
The Election Commission defends the integrity of the election process.
- CEC
- Gyanesh Kumar
- Allegation Addressed
- Vote Theft
- Process
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
- States Involved
- Bihar, West Bengal, and others
- Rahul Gandhi's Demand
- To submit affidavit or apologize
Sources
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