Election Commission rejects double voting allegations, asks Congress leader to provide documents for detailed probe.
The Election Commission of India (EC) has fact-checked another voter fraud allegation made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, asking him to submit relevant evidence supporting his claims of multiple voting.’
Rahul Gandhi’s Allegations of Double Voting
- Rahul Gandhi recently shared a presentation alleging widespread “vote theft” during elections.
- He cited the case of Shakun Rani, a 70-year-old woman who allegedly appeared twice on the voter list as a first-time voter using Form 6, which is designated for new registrations.
- Gandhi claimed thousands had misused Form 6 to register multiple times and questioned whether votes were cast by the individuals themselves or by others.
- He also stated that CCTV footage from the polling booth was being withheld to hide such irregularities.
Election Commission’s Response
- The EC’s inquiry found that Shakun Rani voted only once, refuting Gandhi’s claim.
- The document Gandhi presented, which purported to show two votes cast using her ID, was clarified by the EC as not being an official document issued by polling officers.
- The Election Commission has formally asked Rahul Gandhi to provide the documents backing his claims so a thorough investigation can proceed.
Political Reactions and Developments
- Rahul Gandhi accused the EC and BJP of colluding to manipulate elections and claimed that official data and CCTV footage were withheld.
- The EC dismissed his claims as a “distorted and baseless analysis” and asked Gandhi to either submit his allegations under oath or apologize to the nation.
- BJP leaders criticized Rahul Gandhi for damaging the credibility of a constitutional body without evidence. Amit Malviya urged Gandhi to submit voter names allegedly registered multiple times, as per legal requirements.
- The opposition INDIA bloc, led by Gandhi, plans a march to the EC office in Delhi to protest alleged electoral roll manipulations and rigging claims.
The Election Commission firmly rejected Rahul Gandhi’s double voting allegations in the absence of credible proof. The poll body has requested Gandhi’s cooperation to submit supporting documents for a formal inquiry. The political battle around voter list revisions and election integrity continues, with the opposition intensifying its campaign against the current electoral process.
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