Election Irregularities: Congress Calls for Overhaul of Maharashtra Polls
Prithviraj Chavan, heading a Congress committee, is investigating alleged irregularities in Maharashtra's assembly elections. The committee aims to propose changes for a fair electoral process. Discussions in Delhi with key Congress members highlighted issues, with a focus on voter roll irregularities as flagged by Rahul Gandhi.
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In a bid to address alleged irregularities in the Maharashtra assembly elections, former Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has been appointed to lead a Congress committee. The committee is set to analyze the election process, suggesting improvements to ensure fair practices.
The Congress has gathered insights from around 100 participants who have lodged election petitions, aiming to build a strong case with support from legal teams stationed in Delhi. Discussions among Congress senior leadership, including a meeting attended by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, have sparked recommendations for reforms in the polling process, emphasizing the need for transparency and integrity.
Rahul Gandhi's claims of 'vote theft' and manipulated voter rolls have prioritized the push for immediate access to digital voter data and CCTV records, highlighting the urgency for reforms. The Congress committee is committed to presenting facts to engage the Election Commission in enacting systemic changes.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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