EC Rejects Rahul’s Vote-Deletion Claims in Aland
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that massive voter deletions took place in Aland, Karnataka. He alleged the use of software and mobile phones in a “centralised operation” which deleted voters, especially in booths favouring Congress. He cited evidence: 12 deletions in 14 minutes, forms processed in early hours like 4:07 AM, and fake user logins.
Response from Election Commission
The Election Commission of India (EC) strongly denied the claims, calling them “incorrect and baseless.” EC officials said vote deletion cannot be done online, rejecting all the specific points raised by Rahul Gandhi.
Political Fallout
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading a false narrative. Opposition leaders defended Gandhi, calling for transparency and an impartial investigation into the allegations.
What’s Next
Rahul Gandhi has given the Chief Election Commissioner a deadline of one week to produce proof of his claims, including data on phone numbers and OTPs. The EC continues to reject the need for an affidavit or formal proof, pending examination of the submitted evidence.
