Election Commission Dismisses Congress' Claims, Calls for Responsible Conduct

The Election Commission has dismissed Congress' allegations of irregularities in Haryana assembly polls. It criticized the party for raising unfounded doubts about the electoral process. The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to grievance redressal and urged Congress to adopt a more responsible approach in the future.

The Election Commission has firmly rejected allegations made by the Congress party concerning irregularities in the recent Haryana assembly elections. It accused Congress of fostering baseless doubts about the election's credibility, reflecting patterns seen in their past behavior. This response was conveyed in a letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

The Commission highlighted that Congress raised concerns without evidence of any electoral misconduct. It expressed disappointment over a national party's decision to question the integrity of the election process without substantiation. The Election Commission stressed on the importance of political parties' well-considered views to strengthen the country's electoral democracy and assured continuous commitment towards addressing grievances.

The Election Commission warned that such baseless allegations could disrupt critical election processes like polling and counting, creating a turbulent atmosphere. It called upon the Congress to take steps aligned with its historical standing to amend its approach for the greater good of electoral integrity.

(With inputs from agencies.)