Rahul Gandhi Accuses Election Commission of Vote Theft Ahead of Supreme Court March

New Delhi, October 12 (Daily Kiran) : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has leveled serious accusations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission, alleging widespread vote theft in various state and parliamentary elections. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, he emphasized the need for the opposition to take to the streets to defend democracy, as the institutions responsible for safeguarding it are failing in their duties.

His comments came before the ‘Indi Alliance‘s Supreme Court march‘. Gandhi stated that there have been incidents of vote theft across multiple states and parliamentary elections. He is currently preparing a detailed presentation on this issue, which he expects to complete in two to three months. This presentation aims to shed light on electoral irregularities.

Gandhi also raised concerns regarding the heavy police presence and restrictions on demonstrators trying to reach the capital. He criticized the government’s decision to fortify security measures, questioning why Delhi has been transformed into a fortress and why people are being prevented from entering the city. He claimed that individuals attempting to join the protests are being offloaded from trains and buses.

The opposition leader accused the government of misinterpreting these security measures as a show of strength. He argued that the heavy police deployment raises questions about why the government feels threatened by the demonstrators.

Furthermore, Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Modi is protecting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, which he believes is a significant political misstep. He noted that the more security is provided to Kumar, the easier it becomes for the opposition to question the political and administrative accountability behind it.

During the press conference, Gandhi expressed his concerns regarding the Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). He mentioned that some security personnel are questioning orders to prevent young people from participating in protests.

He also accused the ruling party’s affiliates of violence against women while protesters face severe restrictions. Despite the challenges, Gandhi reported receiving support from a significant portion of the police force, with many officers acknowledging the legitimacy of their movement.

Gandhi, along with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, has written to the Chief Justice of India expressing deep concerns about the integrity of democracy and the electoral process. The Chief Justice has responded, urging them to file a petition. Gandhi affirmed that they will proceed to the Supreme Court to file this petition, indicating that many young people are eager to protect democracy and the Constitution.

He concluded by suggesting that the government may be confused about the opposition’s determination, emphasizing that the issues at stake are critical to the future of the nation.