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Rahul Gandhi's Boston Remarks on Election Commission Ignite Political Clash

Gandhi accuses India's poll body of compromise over Maharashtra election turnout; BJP brands him 'traitor' and links comments to legal troubles.

Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a meeting with Congress Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda, in Boston on Sunday.
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Rahul Gandhi (photo:IANS)
Congress MP Kumari Selja accused the BJP of disrespecting the Constitution.

Overview

  • Speaking in Boston, Rahul Gandhi alleged the Election Commission of India is 'compromised,' citing a 65-lakh-vote surge in Maharashtra's 2024 polls as physically impossible.
  • Gandhi claimed that requests for videography of polling stations were denied and legal changes now prohibit such requests, further questioning electoral transparency.
  • The BJP strongly criticized Gandhi's remarks, with spokesperson Sambit Patra calling him a 'traitor' and accusing him of defaming Indian institutions on foreign soil.
  • The BJP linked Gandhi's comments to frustration over pending Enforcement Directorate charges against him and Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald case.
  • Congress defended Gandhi, reiterating doubts about the Election Commission's impartiality and demanding responses to alleged voting irregularities.