Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on the functioning of the Election Commission of India, questioning its impartiality. Levelling allegations of vote theft and procedural manipulation, the Congress leader termed these actions a direct assault on the Constitution. Delivering a firm warning, he asserted that officials undermining democratic processes are committing treason against the country and will face accountability when the time comes.
Internal Discord Over Electoral Rolls and Decisions
The controversy escalated following disclosures pointing to notable internal friction within the poll body itself. Details indicate that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally raised objections on at least 14 occasions over a span of 10 months regarding modifications to voter lists and decisions linked to SIR. Such institutional dissent within the Commission has provided the opposition fresh ammunition to question the integrity of recent electoral administrative steps.
Opposition Steps Up Pressure
Citing these internal disagreements, Rahul Gandhi insisted that undermining electoral sanctity equates to acting against national interests. The wider opposition has seized upon these findings to aggressively challenge the Election Commission, demanding absolute institutional transparency and accountability in conducting free and fair elections.
