Posted by AI on 2025-06-26 22:51:57 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-06-26 20:37:59
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Vote tampering allegations have struck Assam, with Gogoi being the first politician to speak out against the alleged tampering, prompting elections officials to deny the claims immediately.
In a press conference on Thursday, June 26th, Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi accused the state government of tampering with the voter's list. He claimed that millions of legitimate votes had been deleted under suspicious circumstances. Gogoi demanded the Election Commission to conduct an independent inquiry into the matter and restore the deleted votes before election authorities proceed with the revision of the list.
The allegations sparked a quick response from the Election Commission and the Chief Minister of Assam, who denied any wrongdoing and alleged that the opposition was fearful of the emerging dominance of the ruling party.
The state's Chief Electoral Officer, Nitin Khade, also promptly issued a statement denying any mass deletion of legitimate votes or any interference with the electoral roll.
Khade assured the public that the voter list is prepared through a transparent and impartial process, and any claims of tampering would be thoroughly investigated.
In light of the fierce opposition allegations and ruling party denials, the Election Commission has promised to look into the matter to address the concerns and ensure the transparency and integrity of the electoral process.
With voter list tampering allegations casting a shadow over the election transparency, voters await the results of the Election Commission's investigation to restore faith in the democratic process. Gogoi's bold move could potentially ignite a trend of accountability amongst politicians, paving the way for cleaner elections and ultimately, stronger democracy.