Ashok challenges Congress to face fresh polls in States ruled by it if it does not believe EC

Accusing the Congress of following double standards in questioning the election process, including EVMs whenever it loses, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok on Sunday challenged the Congress to cancel the election to State Assemblies where it has won, including Karnataka, and face fresh polls.

Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Mr. Ashok alleged that the Congress was disillusioned that it would not win the Parliamentary polls again. “That is why Rahul Gandhi speaks against Constitutional institutions such as the Supreme Court, the Directorate of Enforcement and the Central Bureau of Investigation. Now, for political gains, Congress leaders are targeting the Election Commission,” he said.