For a considerable period, the Congress has been leveling accusations of malpractice and irregularities against the Election Commission. The EC issued a statement addressing these concerns. The commission indicated that if errors had been highlighted promptly, they could have been rectified. The EC also expressed its readiness to review documents to aid its officials in correcting any flaws. This statement has prompted a strong reaction from Congress leaders.
Pawan Khera, a Congress leader, commented on the EC’s statement, asserting, “They are essentially admitting they stole votes, and questioning why they weren’t caught earlier.” He implied that such a situation was unusual.
During the ‘Voter Rights Yatra,’ Supriya Shrinate, another Congress leader, remarked, “Rahul Gandhi is initiating a major campaign today, and the Election Commission’s press conference is occurring within this framework, as they acknowledge the voter list’s inaccuracies. It is their responsibility to rectify any flaws in the voter list.” She dismissed the effectiveness of placing blame on others, stressing that the principle of one person, one vote is fundamental to fair elections.
Bhupesh Baghel, a Congress leader, stated during the ‘Voter Rights Yatra,’ “The Election Commission has awakened, but it is too late. If they had fulfilled their duties correctly, neither would bogus voters be added, nor would fraudulent voting occur. This yatra represents a stand against the vote theft the BJP is allegedly perpetrating in collaboration with the Election Commission.”
The Election Commission’s statement suggested that certain political parties did not scrutinize the voter lists at the opportune time to identify inaccuracies for the election machinery. The Commission also communicated its willingness to scrutinize documents to aid its officials in correcting any shortcomings. The Election Commission stated that some political parties and individuals had recently raised concerns about errors in voter lists, including those compiled previously.
Rahul Gandhi had previously alleged numerous discrepancies in the voter lists, presenting various evidence. The Election Commission’s statement followed the claims.