With vote chori, BJP, RSS & EC committed act of treason: Rahul Gandhi
Opposition leaders in India, including Rahul Gandhi, have accused the BJP, RSS, and the Election Commission of treason regarding alleged electoral manipulation. The INDIA bloc is calling for accountability and a probe into the conduct of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Why it matters
Reflects significant political tension and challenges to the integrity of democratic institutions in India.
Sources said the INDIA bloc will jointly take forward the fight against CEC. LoP Rahul Gandhi said, "Vote chori is a crime against people and a direct attack on our Constitution. BJP, RSS and EC who organised it have committed act of treason. Justice will be served." Mamata said Kumar should be arrested, while TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee demanded a "look out circular" be issued against the CEC to prevent him from "fleeing".Stalin said Kumar had no right to continue in office and must resign. He sought a fair probe "into everything that transpired within EC", adding those responsible should be held accountable.
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