Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Gandhi Alleges Maharashtra Election Rigging, ECI Rejects Claims
Rahul Gandhi said the BJP rigged the Maharashtra elections, alleging the ECI was involved in "match-fixing".
He claims fake voters were added and voter turnout was inflated.
The ECI said this is not true and called the accusations "absurd".
Gandhi wants to see the voter lists and CCTV footage to prove his point.
The BJP said Gandhi is making things up because his party lost the election.
Rahul Gandhi questioned ECI transparency regarding Maharashtra assembly elections.
Gandhi accused the ECI of 'match-fixing' and inflating voter turnout data.
The ECI dismissed Gandhi's allegations as 'absurd' and 'unsubstantiated'.
Gandhi demanded the release of voter rolls and CCTV footage.
BJP accused Gandhi of undermining democratic institutions.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Election Commission of India (ECI), BJP.
- What
- Allegations of election rigging in Maharashtra assembly elections by Rahul Gandhi; ECI's response and BJP's counter-accusations.
- When
- During and after the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections and in anticipation of upcoming Bihar elections.
- Where
- Maharashtra and Bihar, India.
- Why
- Rahul Gandhi accuses the BJP of rigging the Maharashtra election and demands transparency. The ECI defends its processes.
Rahul Gandhi
ECI & BJP
Election Integrity
Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi: The ECI’s processes were manipulated, with fake voters added.
ECI & BJP
ECI: The allegations are unsubstantiated and the electoral processes were transparent.
- Event
- Allegations of election rigging in Maharashtra
- Accusation
- Election manipulation by the BJP in Maharashtra
- Accuser
- Rahul Gandhi
- Response
- ECI refuted the allegations
- Gandhi's Demand
- Release of voter rolls and CCTV footage
- BJP's Stance
- Accuses Gandhi of undermining democratic institutions
Sources
'Match-fixing will come to Bihar next': Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP over Maharashtra polls; alleges 'rigging'
How to steal election: Rahul Gandhi claims match fixing in Maharashtra polls
'Straight out of Soros’ playbook': BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi over Maharashtra polls 'rigged' claim; cites EC's clarification
Rahul Gandhi alleges ‘match-fixing’ in Maharashtra elections, says Bihar is next; BJP hits back
Rahul Gandhi claims 'match-fixing' in Maharashtra polls, says Bihar is next
Fadnavis shuts down Rahul's 'match-fixing' claims: 'Proves he has accepted defeat in Bihar already'
'Completely absurd': ECI debunks Rahul Gandhi's 'match fixing' allegation; Gandhi called Maharashtra election rigged
'Congress paints itself a victim after losing elections': Dharmendra Pradhan slams Rahul's match-fixing claims
Election Commission of India says defaming poll panel after unfavourable verdict absurd
Rigging charge after loss is absurd: Poll body rubbishes Rahul Gandhi's claim
Rahul has insulted voters of Maharashtra: Fadnavis on 2024 poll rigging claim
'Completely absurd’: ECI hits out at LoP Rahul Gandhi over Maharashtra poll rigging charges, warns against spreading 'misinformation'
Election Commission dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s baseless allegations, calls attempts to defame ECI completely absurd
"Completely Absurd": Poll Body After Rahul Gandhi's "Match-Fixing" Claim
News18 Evening Digest: ECI On Rahul Gandhi’s 'Match-Fixing' Claims & Other Top Stories
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Bihar Polls Like Maha to be Fixed
‘Add fake voters, hide evidence’: Rahul Gandhi alleges ‘match-fixing’ in Maharashtra polls; BJP, EC react strongly
Rahul Gandhi is cooking up conspiracies: BJP president JP Nadda
'Will Have To Wake Up, Understand Reality': Fadnavis On Rahul's 'Poll-Fixing' Claim
Rigging of polls claim: Congress to launch ‘voter awareness’ processions in Maharashtra
Rahul Gandhi repeating lies about Maharashtra elections and saying same may happen in Bihar betrays his lack of confidence
Congress never flagged discrepancies: EC sources on Rahul’s charge on Maha poll rigging
'Absurd, affront to rule of law,' says EC on Rahul claim, BJP reminds Gandhi scion of Indira
“Affront to Rule of Law”: Election Commission Rebukes Rahul Gandhi On Maharashtra Election ‘Match-Fixing’ Charge
Maharashtra’s democracy was ‘butchered’ in 2024 assembly polls: Chennithala
'Absolutely absurd': EC on Rahul's 'match-fixing' claim
'Baseless': EC insiders dismiss Rahul's claim on Maharashtra poll rigging
Rahul Gandhi Challenges ECI To Publish Voter Rolls, Post-5pm CCTV Footage Of Maharashtra Polls
Evasive notes not the way to respond to serious questions: Rahul Gandhi slams EC on Maharashtra polls ‘rigged’ claim
EC slams Rahul Gandhi’s Maharashtra poll rigging claims as ‘unsubstantiated’ and ‘disrespect to law’
'Indira Gandhi Fixed Elections': BJP's Nishikant Dubey Cites 1975 Verdict To Hit Back At Rahul
Devendra Fadnavis, His Deputy Rubbish Rahul Gandhi's "Match-Fixing" Claim
'Statement reflects deep frustration': Rahul's 'match-fixing' remarks criticised by BJP, JD-U
Rahul Gandhi Demands Election Commission To Publish Voter Rolls, Release Post-5 PM CCTV Footage From Maharashtra Polling Booths
Maha Congress to Protest Vote-Theft Pattern in Elections
ECI rejects Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of Maharashtra poll rigging as ‘completely absurd’
ECI rejects Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of Maharashtra poll rigging as ‘completely absurd’
