Congress vs. Election Commission: A Political Face-Off
The Congress has accused the Election Commission of bias and incompetence following the poll body's response to vote rigging accusations. Congress criticized the Commission's claims of impartiality, citing evidence to the contrary. The debate intensifies with questions about the implementation of the Supreme Court's orders.
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The Congress party has launched a strong critique against the Election Commission, labeling it as both incompetent and overtly biased following accusations of 'vote chori' or election theft. The Congress alleges that the poll body's claims of neutrality between the government and opposition are 'laughable'.
Amidst these heated accusations, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with two election commissioners, held a press conference to counter the charges. They insisted no bias exists, though Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh dismissed these claims outright.
This confrontation follows closely on the heels of a voter rights campaign initiated by Rahul Gandhi in Sasaram, underscoring the rising tensions between the Congress and the Election Commission. Amid these developments, the party is calling for the strict adherence to the Supreme Court's recent rulings.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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