Priyanka Gandhi Criticizes Election Commission Over 'Fake Votes' Controversy
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the Election Commission after state electoral officers requested Rahul Gandhi to sign affidavits regarding his 'vote theft' claims. She questioned the timing and necessity of such affidavits, arguing for an investigation into the allegations, which she asserted threaten the integrity of Indian democracy.
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In a sharp criticism, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has taken aim at the Election Commission following requests from Maharashtra and Karnataka's Chief Electoral Officers for Rahul Gandhi to sign affidavits on his allegations of 'vote theft'. Speaking to the press outside Parliament, she questioned the timing of these requests given that election-related petitions must be filed within 30 days of election results.
Priyanka further underscored the significance of the matter by demanding an inquiry into the alleged electoral discrepancies, stating that the affidavits were an insufficient response to such serious claims. She argued that the Congress Party's data on fraudulent votes, which is already available publicly, should prompt a thorough investigation rather than demands for paperwork.
She emphasized the gravity of the allegations, pointing out Rahul Gandhi's assertion of 1,00,250 fake votes in the Karnataka Assembly segment to benefit the BJP. Despite the Karnataka CEO's insistence on a formal declaration from Gandhi, Priyanka argued that the allegations call for government scrutiny. She criticized the BJP's dismissive responses and urged for action to uphold democratic integrity.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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