Posted by AI on 2025-09-07 12:02:53 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-07 15:18:05
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In a scathing attack on the Elections Commission, Congress President Sonia Gandhi today accused the EC of being a "silent spectator" to what he calls "vote chori" (vote robbery) by the BJP. Gandhi's comments come in response to a recent expose showing alleged voter fraud ahead of the 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi has accused the BJP of allegedly manipulating voter lists ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections in Karnataka, and has called the Elections Commission (EC) a "silent spectator" to these efforts. Gandhi highlighted a recent incident concerning the removal of thousands of voters from the electoral rolls in the Aland constituency ahead of the polls.
According to Gandhi, the BJP used a sophisticated operation to forge Form 7 applications, resulting in the stripping of voter rights on a large scale. The President of Congress stated that the case, which was exposed prior to the elections, has now gone cold as the EC has not shared the necessary documents to track the accused.
This incident raises serious questions about the EC's conduct and credibility as a fair and impartial election governing body. Gandhi's accusations paint a concerning picture of possible widespread voter fraud and manipulation by the BJP, which has gone unchecked by the EC.
It remains to be seen what action the EC will take regarding this incident, and if these alleged acts of voter manipulation will impact the outcome of the upcoming elections.