EC Refutes Congress Allegation of Haryana Poll Result Delay

The Election Commission dismissed Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's claims of a slowdown in updating Haryana election results. Despite Congress's request for swift updates to counter misinformation, the EC stated that vote counting adheres to official rules and no evidence supports the alleged delay.

The Election Commission on Tuesday responded to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh regarding his accusations of a delay in updating the Haryana poll results—which the Commission deemed as unfounded.

Congress had previously asked the EC for a swift update on the Haryana election results, citing an unexplained delay and the risk of misinformation. They urged the Commission to correct figures posthaste to counter potential false narratives.

Ramesh expressed concerns about delays in the election count, referencing the tight win of Congress's candidate in the Adampur Vidhan Sabha constituency. Nonetheless, the Election Commission explained that vote counting adheres to official protocols and refuted any claims of procedural delay.