Overview

• Sharad Pawar said BJP leaders routinely respond when Rahul Gandhi questions the Election Commission, which he argued fuels mistrust in the institution.
• He noted that Gandhi raised concerns in Parliament and maintained the Commission should have replied directly instead of chief ministers and party leaders stepping in.
• Rahul Gandhi has alleged 'vote chori' and accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of protecting those who 'destroyed democracy.'
• Gandhi cited data from assembly segments in Karnataka and Maharashtra, including a claimed attempt to delete 6,018 names in Aland, and said he has '10 per cent proof' backing his charge.
• The Election Commission rejected the allegations as incorrect and baseless, stating that no member of the public can delete any vote online.