Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Rahul Gandhi Alleges Vote Fraud; Accuses CEC of Bias
Rahul Gandhi is accusing the Election Commission of letting people cheat in elections.
He says that many voters, especially those who usually vote for the opposition, had their names wrongly removed from the voter list.
He claims people pretended to be voters online and asked to delete others' names.
The Election Commission, which runs the elections, says it’s not true and is investigating.
Rahul Gandhi wants the EC to be more open and fair about it all.
He believes that the Election Commission favors the ruling party.
The situation raises questions about how elections are run and whether they are fair.
Rahul Gandhi alleges widespread voter deletions in Karnataka, accusing the Election Commission of protecting 'destroyers of democracy'.
Gandhi claims over 6,000 deletion applications were filed by impersonators in Aland constituency.
He alleges the targeting of specific groups, including Dalits and minorities.
The Election Commission rejects these allegations as 'baseless' and states it initiated an investigation.
The Chief Election Commissioner has demanded an affidavit or apology from Gandhi.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, Election Commission, voters
- What
- Allegations of fraudulent voter deletions and the EC's response
- When
- Ongoing, with events discussed occurring during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and 2018 assembly elections.
- Where
- Karnataka (Aland constituency) and Maharashtra (Rajura)
- Why
- To highlight potential election fraud and challenge the integrity of the Election Commission
Rahul Gandhi
Election Commission
Integrity of Voter Rolls
Rahul Gandhi
Claims of widespread fraud and targeted voter deletions.
Election Commission
Denial of wrongdoing; asserting an investigation is underway.
Transparency
Rahul Gandhi
Demands greater transparency and more information.
Election Commission
Claims actions are within the established process, while also implying immediate rebuttals are sufficient.
Bias
Rahul Gandhi
Accusations of bias and protection of the ruling party.
Election Commission
Rejection of claims; demanding an apology or affidavit.
- Allegation
- Fraudulent voter deletions in Aland, Karnataka
- Accuser
- Rahul Gandhi
- Targeted Groups
- Dalits, OBCs, and minorities
- Alleged Method
- Impersonation and fake logins to request deletions
- EC Response
- Rejected claims, but initiated probe
- CEC's Action
- Demanded an affidavit or apology from Rahul Gandhi
Sources
In 2019, now-BJP ally Chandrababu Naidu of TDP had cried foul over voter deletions, just as Rahul Gandhi is doing now
Chandrababu Naidu Raised Similar Allegations On Voter Deletions In 2019, Echoing Rahul Gandhi’s Current Charge
"Nation Won't Believe Rahul Gandhi": Kiren Rijiju Slams Fresh 'Vote Chori' Jab
AAP alleges voter deletion fraud in Kejriwal’s constituency during 2025 Assembly elections
OpIndia fact checks Rahul Gandhi's fresh allegations on the Election Commission
EC must do more to probe Rahul Gandhi’s vote-theft charges, says former IAS officer
‘Incorrect and Baseless’: ECI rejects Rahul’s allegations of mass voter deletion
CM Sets A Week Deadline For EC To Share Technical Data On Deletion Of Voters To CID
Aland voter deletion: How names can be removed from rolls
