ECI on the Hot Seat: Press Conference Sparks Controversy Amidst 'Vote Theft' Allegations
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to hold a press conference in New Delhi following allegations of 'vote theft' during Bihar's Special Intensive Revision. The event, attended only by accredited journalists, coincides with Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' ahead of Bihar assembly elections.
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The Election Commission of India announced its upcoming press conference scheduled for Sunday, August 17, which will take place at 3:00 PM at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. This event follows the recent Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Only journalists and accredited still or TV camerapersons will be allowed entry to this press conference, which promises to be a significant moment as the first major interaction post-allegation of irregularities. The meeting happens as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi embarks on his 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' ahead of the crucial Bihar assembly elections.
Gandhi has accused the ECI of colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party to manipulate votes during the Bihar SIR and earlier Lok Sabha polls. At a prior press conference, he presented what he claimed was proof of these allegations, sparking widespread political discourse and increasing the stakes for the Election Commission's upcoming event.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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