EC Urges Opposition to Provide Proof, Avoid ‘Vote Theft’ Allegations

Swift Summary

• Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged voter data manipulation and “vote theft” in past elections and accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of failing to enforce a fair voting process.
• The ECI responded firmly,rejecting allegations as false narratives,urging proof to be presented rather then labeling Indian electors and election staff with terms like “vote chori.”
• The ECI stated that the “one person one vote” principle has existed since India’s first elections in 1951-1952.
• Rahul Gandhi cited data claiming over a lakh votes were manipulated in Mahadevpura assembly constituency during the 2024 lok Sabha polls, contributing to a Congress candidate’s loss.
• The ECI requested Gandhi submit claims with documented proof via written affidavit.

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