NATIONAL: EC Debunks Rahul’s Vote Deletion Claims
Election Commission Rejects Allegations
The Election Commission has firmly dismissed claims by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi that votes are being deleted through software.
Officials stated that such accusations are unfounded and amount to false propaganda.
They emphasized that no online platform allows for vote deletions without proper notification to the affected individual.
Clarification on Voter Deletion Process
According to the Commission, any attempt to remove a voter requires direct involvement and awareness of the person concerned.
They highlighted that unauthorized online deletions are impossible under current systems.
This response aims to counter misinformation and restore public confidence in electoral procedures.
Reference to Past Incidents in Aland
In 2023, there were failed efforts to delete voters in the Aland Assembly constituency, prompting the Election Commission to file a complaint for investigation.
Records show the BJP candidate secured victory there in 2018, while Congress leader BR Patil won in 2023.
The Commission used this example to illustrate its vigilance against tampering.
BJP Accuses Rahul of Misinformation
BJP leaders have charged Rahul Gandhi with disseminating false information about the electoral process.
They argue that his remarks undermine the Constitution and legal frameworks.
Former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad voiced strong condemnation, calling the statements an insult to the nation’s voters and achievements under Prime Minister Modi since 2014.
Critique of Rahul’s ‘Bomb’ Analogy
Prasad further criticized Rahul’s reference to a “bomb,” linking it to broader opposition rhetoric.
Delhi Minister Majinder Singh Sirsa mocked Congress claims of unleashing a “hydrogen bomb” amid electoral setbacks.
He urged the party to accept defeats gracefully rather than resorting to blame or court interventions.
Anurag Thakur’s Sharp Rebuke
Lotus Party leader Anurag Thakur accused Rahul of delusions about inciting unrest similar to events in Bangladesh and Nepal.
He pointed out Congress’s losses in nearly 90 elections under Rahul’s leadership, suggesting growing intolerance.
Thakur noted that apologies and judicial rebukes have become commonplace for the Congress MP.