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Election Commission Fact Checks Congress Allegations on Voters' List Access, Calls Claims ‘Incorrect’
KARNATAKA, INDIA, JUL 24 – Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer refutes Rahul Gandhi's claims, citing 9.17 lakh claims and objections reviewed and no appeals filed against electoral rolls, affirming process transparency.
- On July 24, 2025, Rahul Gandhi asserted that his party holds definitive evidence proving the Election Commission facilitated fraudulent activity in a Karnataka constituency.
- The allegation followed findings of unwarranted voter list additions, removals, and reports of over 52 lakh voters missing from their addresses during Bihar's electoral roll revision.
- Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar publicly supported Gandhi, citing undeniable evidence of electoral malpractice and ongoing investigations in Bengaluru Rural.
- Gandhi warned the Election Commission that it would not evade accountability, stating, "because we are going to come for you," while the EC urged patience for the legal process.
- The controversy triggered protests by opposition MPs against Bihar's Special Intensive Revision, raising concerns about voter disenfranchisement ahead of assembly elections.
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The Election Commission of India refuted Congress party's claims about voter list access, stating it involves political parties in the preparation process and shares the voter list multiple times.
Karnataka Electoral Officer Denies Rahul Gandhi's Claims On Alleged Voter Fraud
Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer refused the charges of Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of election cheating, asserting that the electoral rolls are prepared transparently and copies were shared with the recognised parties
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Karnataka CEO V Anbukumar pointed out that between the draft and final publication of rolls, about 9.17 lakh claims and objections were received for consideration. His statement also highlighted that no appeals were received at that time, even as the political parties can file an appeal against wrongful additions or deletions in the Electoral Rolls. 📰 Fact Check: Did Election Commission Allow Cheating in Karnataka Elections? EC Rejects Rahul Ga…
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The conflict between Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Election Commission is escalating over allegations of electoral malpractice. Rahul Gandhi claims the EC is not performing its duties and is attempting to steal votes in Bihar. He states he has "100% proof" of how voters were improperly added in Karnataka, evidence he says will be released at a time of his choosing. The Election Commission has issued a scathing response, calling the a…
EC Rebuffs Rahul Gandhi's Allegations, Cites Transparency in Electoral Roll Preparation - The Statesman
In a quick rejoinder, the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka took to social media to clarify that electoral rolls are prepared with utmost transparency, saying: "Electoral rolls are prepared transparently; copies were shared with recognised political parties."
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