Rahul Gandhi accuses Election Commission of treason over alleged vote manipulation
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called the Election Commission's actions treason, alleging a "vote theft" that undermines the Constitution.
Rahul Gandhi released a video on X in which he labeled the Election Commission's recent actions as treason and a crime against the Indian people, accusing the poll panel, the BJP and the RSS of orchestrating "vote theft." His statement came after one outlet reported that Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had logged at least 14 objections over ten months to various decisions, including changes to Form 6 and voter roll issues in West Bengal and Goa.
Gandhi's message did not reference the report explicitly, but he warned that the commission would be held accountable. The Election Commission responded that all decisions, including those related to the Special Intensive Revision, were taken unanimously by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the two commissioners. The agency rejected claims of a split within the panel. The controversy highlights ongoing political tensions ahead of upcoming elections.
Why it matters
The accusations raise questions about the credibility of India's election authority and could influence public trust ahead of elections.
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