Archive · 24 Jul 2025
EC Rejects Gandhi's Claims of Voter List Manipulation
Rahul Gandhi said he thinks the Election Commission is letting people cheat in how they update the list of voters.
He says he has evidence of this happening in one part of Karnataka.
The Election Commission quickly responded, saying they do everything openly and share information with political parties.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka agreed, saying the voter lists are made very carefully.
The situation involves how the voter lists are being revised in Bihar.
This disagreement is about making sure the voter lists are accurate and fair.
Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of allowing cheating in voter list revisions.
Gandhi claimed to have "100 per cent proof" of manipulation in a Karnataka constituency.
The Election Commission responded, stating electoral rolls are prepared transparently.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka echoed the EC's statement on social media.
The controversy relates to Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi and the Election Commission.
- What
- Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of allowing cheating in the voter list revision process.
- When
- Earlier in the day and Thursday.
- Where
- Karnataka and Bihar.
- Why
- The controversy relates to concerns about disenfranchisement during the revision of electoral rolls.
Rahul Gandhi's Allegations
Election Commission's Response
Voter List Accuracy
Rahul Gandhi's Allegations
The Election Commission is allowing cheating.
Election Commission's Response
The Election Commission prepares electoral rolls transparently.
- Allegation
- Rahul Gandhi accused the EC of allowing cheating.
- Proof Claimed
- "100 per cent proof" of manipulation
- Location of Alleged Manipulation
- Karnataka constituency
- EC Response
- Electoral rolls prepared transparently
- Related Issue
- Special Intensive Revision in Bihar