Archive · 14 Aug 2025
ECI Rejects 'Vote Theft' Claims, Demands Proof
The Election Commission (ECI) is asking Rahul Gandhi for proof of his claims about missing votes.
Gandhi says many votes were wrongly handled in Bengaluru.
The ECI wants written proof, not just saying 'vote theft'.
The ECI says it protects voters and election staff.
The argument is about whether Gandhi's party lost due to voter roll problems.
ECI demands evidence for voter roll discrepancies.
Rahul Gandhi alleged over one lakh votes were stolen in Bengaluru.
The ECI insists on written affidavits with proofs.
Gandhi claims irregularities led to his party's defeat.
ECI says using phrases like 'vote theft' attacks Indian electors and election staff.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi (Congress), the Election Commission of India (ECI).
- What
- The Election Commission of India disputes allegations of voter manipulation and demands evidence from Rahul Gandhi.
- When
- August 2024, following claims of voter irregularities.
- Where
- Karnataka, India, focusing on the Mahadevapura assembly constituency in Bengaluru.
- Why
- To address claims of election fraud and voter manipulation.
Rahul Gandhi's Claims
Election Commission's Stance
Voter Roll Discrepancies
Rahul Gandhi's Claims
Claims of vote manipulation leading to his party's candidate's defeat.
Election Commission's Stance
The ECI states it is open to investigating if proofs are provided.
Accusations and Response
Rahul Gandhi's Claims
Accusations of voter theft and the use of dirty phrases to attack integrity of voting process.
Election Commission's Stance
The ECI insists that any allegations of voter fraud be accompanied by documented evidence.
- Organization
- Election Commission of India (ECI)
- Issue
- Allegations of voter roll manipulation
- Key Figure
- Rahul Gandhi
- Allegation
- Over 1 lakh votes manipulated in Bengaluru.
- ECI Demand
- Written evidence and affidavit
- Location of Dispute
- Mahadevapura, Bengaluru
Sources
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Rahul Gandhi has tea with 'dead people', thanks ECI for 'unique experience'
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Will always stand with eligible electors: EC rejects Rahul’s ‘vote theft’ charge
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India’s Rahul Gandhi says he will challenge ‘serious discrepancies’ in electoral system
In 60 Assemblies 25K To 60K Votes Were Manipulated, Says Congress
Election Commission again fact-checks ‘Vote theft’ claim of Rahul Gandhi
'Thank You Election Commission': Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Shares Video Of 'Tea With Dead Voters' From Bihar (VIDEO)
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Mahagathbandhan Leaders to Embark on Voter Adhikar Yatra Across Bihar to Protect Democracy
'Provide proof with written affidavit': EC's rap to Rahul Gandhi, Congress over 'vote chori' allegations
EC slams ‘vote theft’ claims as ‘direct attack’ on voters, reiterates demand for affidavit
Give proof, don't use dirty phrases like 'vote chori': EC to Oppn
Using ‘dirty phrases’ like ‘vote chori’ is an attack on electors, election staff: EC
Electoral rolls row: Don’t say ‘vote theft’, EC thunders; Congress says BJP crying foul too
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