'Wrong message to society': Rijiju attacks Rahul over Gyanesh Kumar resignation demand
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has criticized opposition leader Rahul Gandhi for demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Rijiju argued that Gandhi's allegations of rigged elections are irresponsible and harmful to societal trust in democratic institutions.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the intense political polarization in India regarding the integrity of the electoral process and the Election Commission.
NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday attacked leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the Election Commission and demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, saying such remarks would send a “wrong message to society”.Speaking to reporters, Rijiju said, “It is not appropriate to amplify Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the public sphere, as it would send the wrong message to society.”His remarks came days after Rahul Gandhi stepped up his attack on the Centre and the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.Rahul had alleged that the 2024 Lok Sabha and assembly elections were “all rigged” and demanded the immediate resignation of Gyanesh Kumar.Addressing a press conference at the Congress headquarters on Thursday, the Congress leader accused the Election Commission of failing to protect voters’ rights and alleged that the electoral process had been compromised.“Mr Gyanesh Kumar must…
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