Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Pawar: BJP's EC Defense Fuels Mistrust, Questions SIR
Sharad Pawar says that the BJP defending the Election Commission whenever Rahul Gandhi criticizes it is making people not trust the commission.
He thinks this is bad because the Election Commission should be answering the questions, not the BJP.
He also mentioned that the way the Special Voter Verification is being done in Bihar raises questions too.
Pawar is worried people might lose faith in the election process.
He mentioned how many opposition MPs have protested EC decisions.
Sharad Pawar stated BJP defending the EC increases public mistrust.
He cited Rahul Gandhi's criticism as a trigger for the controversy.
Pawar says the EC should address the criticisms itself, not the BJP.
The Special Voter Verification (SIR) implementation is questioned.
Around 300 opposition MPs protested some EC decisions.
- Who
- Sharad Pawar, Rahul Gandhi, BJP, Election Commission
- What
- Comments on increasing mistrust in the Election Commission of India
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to BJP's defense of EC and issues with electoral rolls
Sharad Pawar/Opposition
BJP
EC Defense
Sharad Pawar/Opposition
BJP's defense of the EC is fueling mistrust.
BJP
Routinely defending the Election Commission.
- Key Figure
- Sharad Pawar
- Issue
- Mistrust in Election Commission
- Criticism Source
- Rahul Gandhi's comments
- Pawar's Concern
- BJP defending EC increases doubt
- Specific Example
- Special Voter Verification (SIR) in Bihar
