Congress slams ECI affidavit as ‘deceitful and duplicitous’ over voter list revision
· India · The Hindu, Times of India
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday accused the Election Commission of India of deceit regarding its special intensive revision of electoral rolls, alleging irregularities across 12 States and one Union Territory. The party claims the EC’s 248-page counter-affidavit to the Supreme Court contradicts earlier statements on Form 6 additions, particularly about a new declaration. Kharge alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are protecting CEC Gyanesh Kumar to suppress the 'vote chori' movement. The ECI has sought dismissal of petitions challenging the SIR, maintaining the exercise was authorised by law and approved unanimously by all three members.
Why it matters
The Congress's allegations, if proven, could undermine public trust in the electoral process ahead of upcoming polls, potentially affecting voter perception of roll integrity and the independence of the Election Commission.
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