Election Commission Rebukes Rahul Gandhi's 'Rigged Polls' Claim

The Election Commission dismissed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of rigged 2024 Lok Sabha elections, labeling them as baseless and aimed at undermining electoral integrity. Gandhi claimed massive voter fraud in Karnataka, though the commission reported minimal appeals from Congress and invited Gandhi for discussions, which he hasn't responded to.

The Election Commission has firmly rejected allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding the rigging of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The commission described Gandhi's claims as unfounded and an attempt to apply unmerited pressure on electoral officials.

During a Congress event, Gandhi alleged that data from a Karnataka constituency indicated substantial voter fraud, with 1.5 lakh fake votes identified out of 6.5 lakh total voters. However, the commission highlighted that Congress filed minimal appeals during the electoral roll's compilation, challenging the authenticity of these allegations.

The Election Commission invited Gandhi to discuss the matter on June 12, 2025, emphasizing transparency and adherence to electoral procedures. As of now, there has been no response from Gandhi, leaving his claims unsubstantiated in the eyes of the electoral authority.