Gaurav Gogoi Criticizes Election Commission, Raises Questions on 'Vote Theft' Allegations

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission following its press briefing. Gogoi accused the Chief Election Commissioner's comments of sidestepping Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' claims. He urged the Commission to maintain impartiality and investigate allegations of electoral fraud.

In an escalating political showdown, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has lashed out at the Election Commission, alleging it sidestepped critical questions concerning Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' allegations. Gogoi expressed discontent after the Chief Election Commissioner held a press conference that, according to him, fell short of addressing the concerns satisfactorily.

Gogoi, in his conversation with ANI, argued that the Election Commission either lacked answers or was instructed to remain silent on pressing issues, thereby missing a crucial opportunity to address the queries of Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition parties. He emphasized the need for the Commission to safeguard democracy by remaining impartial.

The Congress MP further highlighted concerns over purported electoral anomalies, such as the addition of 70 lakh votes in Maharashtra within five months and the deletion of CCTV footage within 45 days. Meanwhile, CEC Gyanesh Kumar rebutted Gandhi's claims, demanding an affidavit or apology within a week, labeling the allegations an insult to India's Constitution.