Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Yamini Rejects Rahul Gandhi’s Election Commission Allegations
Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of problems involving voter lists.
He used the phrase “vote chori,” which means alleged stealing or misuse of votes.
Sadineni Yamini Sarma, a BJP spokesperson, rejected those claims.
She said the allegations were baseless.
She also said the Congress often criticizes election officials and electronic voting machines after losing elections.
Yamini argued that the Election Commission’s decisions were unanimous.
She denied that young Gen-Z voters were being left off the voter lists.
She pointed to the addition of 2.87 crore such voters as evidence for her position.
Andhra Pradesh BJP spokesperson Sadineni Yamini Sarma called Rahul Gandhi’s ‘vote chori’ allegations baseless.
Gandhi linked the allegations to the Election Commission’s ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls.
Yamini alleged that Gandhi was seeking political mileage after being unable to accept an election defeat.
She defended the Election Commission, saying its decisions were unanimous and rejecting claims that Gen-Z voters were excluded.
Yamini said no changes had been made to Form-6 and cited the addition of 2.87 crore such voters to the rolls.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi and Sadineni Yamini Sarma, an Andhra Pradesh BJP spokesperson.
- What
- Yamini criticized and rejected Gandhi’s allegations against the Election Commission of India, including claims related to ‘vote chori’ and voter-list revisions.
- When
- Yamini made the remarks on Tuesday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- Yamini said Gandhi was making the allegations for political mileage after being unable to accept an election defeat, while Gandhi’s allegations concerned the ongoing revision of electoral rolls.
Rahul Gandhi’s Allegations
Yamini Sarma’s Rebuttal
Electoral-roll revision
Rahul Gandhi’s Allegations
Rahul Gandhi alleged problems involving the Election Commission and the ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls, describing them as ‘vote chori.’
Yamini Sarma’s Rebuttal
Yamini Sarma called the allegations baseless and said no changes had been made to Form-6.
Exclusion of young voters
Rahul Gandhi’s Allegations
The article attributes to Gandhi’s side an allegation that Gen-Z voters were being excluded from electoral rolls.
Yamini Sarma’s Rebuttal
Yamini rejected the claim, asking how 2.87 crore Gen-Z voters could have been added if they were being excluded.
Election Commission criticism
Rahul Gandhi’s Allegations
Gandhi criticized the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners.
Yamini Sarma’s Rebuttal
Yamini said the remarks were inappropriate and could tarnish the image of constitutional institutions.
- Speaker
- Sadineni Yamini Sarma, Andhra Pradesh BJP state spokesperson
- Target of criticism
- Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
- Institution discussed
- Election Commission of India
- Electoral process
- Ongoing special intensive revision of electoral rolls
- Voter-list claim
- Yamini said no changes had been made to Form-6
- Gen-Z voters
- Yamini cited the addition of 2.87 crore Gen-Z voters to the electoral rolls
- Main allegation rejected
- Claims of ‘vote chori’ and exclusion of Gen-Z voters