Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that it is acting in favour of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In a strong statement, Gandhi posed five pointed questions to the poll body, demanding answers and greater transparency.
Five Questions to the ECI
Gandhi’s queries focus on what he claims are irregularities in the electoral process:
- Why is the opposition not being given access to the digital voter list? What is being hidden?
- Why are CCTV and video evidence being erased, and at whose instructions?
- Why has there been alleged fake voting and tampering with voter lists?
- Why are opposition leaders being threatened and intimidated?
- Has the ECI now become an agent of the BJP?
Warning Over Democracy
Calling India’s democracy “priceless,” Gandhi warned that “the consequences of its theft will be disastrous.” He added that the public is now speaking up, saying “enough is enough.”
Congress Ramps Up Pressure
The Congress party has been increasing its attacks on the ECI in recent weeks, alleging that electoral processes have been compromised ahead of upcoming state and national elections. Party leaders claim that denial of access to voter data, coupled with alleged manipulation of evidence, undermines the credibility of free and fair polls.
ECI Yet to Respond
As of now, the Election Commission has not issued an official statement addressing Gandhi’s allegations. Political analysts believe that the opposition’s aggressive stance is aimed at mobilising public opinion and putting institutional pressure on the poll body ahead of the next election cycle.
If you want, I can now also add reactions from BJP leaders and possible ECI statements from previous similar accusations to make this a more balanced political report. That would give it a full news agency feel.
