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Last Updated:<\/span>August 10, 2025, 17:41 IST<\/time><\/p>\nThe Karnataka chief electoral officer said Congress MP Rahul Gandhi had cited Election Commission records to show that a voter, identified as Shakun Rani, had cast her vote twice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nCongress leader and LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi with Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar during the party’s ‘Vote Adhikar Rally’, at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on August 8. (Image: PTI\/Shailendra Bhojak)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nA day after the EC asked Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to either give a declaration or apologise for his voter theft allegations, Karnataka\u2019s chief electoral officer on Sunday asked him to provide documents so that it can conduct a \u201cdetailed” probe into the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Karnataka chief electoral officer (CEO) said Gandhi had cited Election Commission (EC) records to show that a voter, identified as Shakun Rani, had cast her vote twice. The state poll panel, however, said this is not the case as per its preliminary inquiry and the document used by him had not been issued by a polling officer.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cIn your ibid Press Conference, you have stated that the documents shown in your presentation are from the records of the Election Commission of India. You have said: \u2018This is EC data\u2019,” the Karnataka CEO wrote in its letter dated August 10, addressed to Gandhi.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cYou have also stated that as per the records given by the polling officer, Smt. Shakun Rani has voted twice. You have said: \u2018Es ID card per do baar vote lagahai, wo jo tick hai, polling booth ke officer kihai\u2019,” the letter said.<\/span><\/p>\nIn the letter, the CEO said Shakun Rani has negated his allegation and stated that she has voted only once. As per \u201cpreliminary enquiry conducted by this office”, it has been revealed that the document used by him was not issued by a polling officer.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOn inquiry, Smt. Shakun Rani has stated that she has voted only once and not twice, as alleged by you. Preliminary enquiry conducted by this office also reveals that the tick marked document shown by you in the presentation (copy enclosed) is not a document issued by the polling officer,” the letter said.<\/span><\/p>\nIt further said on the basis of this, the Congress leader should provide the documents in his possession so that the poll body can conduct a \u201cdetailed inquiry” into his allegations.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cTherefore, you are kindly requested to provide the relevant documents on the basis of which you have concluded that Smt. Shakun Rani or anyone else has voted twice, so that a detailed inquiry can be undertaken by this office,” it added.<\/span><\/p>\n\u2018OUR DEMAND FROM EC CLEAR\u2019<\/h4>\nGandhi, meanwhile, doubled down on his vote theft allegations and noted that a \u201cclean” voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. He linked his stand to a fight to \u201cprotect” democracy.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of \u2018one man, one vote\u2019. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. This fight is to protect our democracy,” Gandhi posted on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of ‘one man, one vote’. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. Join us and\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/4V9pOpGP68<\/a>\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Congress said it will hold a meeting of its general secretaries, incharges, and frontal organisation heads on Monday (August 11) to discuss a nationwide campaign against \u201cvoter list manipulation and election fraud”.<\/span><\/p>\nOn August 7, Gandhi held a press conference citing internal analysis. He said the Congress expected to win 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the party probed the seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft of 1,00,250 votes.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Congress leader and LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi with Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar during the party’s ‘Vote Adhikar Rally’, at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on August 8. (Image: PTI\/Shailendra Bhojak)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
A day after the EC asked Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to either give a declaration or apologise for his voter theft allegations, Karnataka\u2019s chief electoral officer on Sunday asked him to provide documents so that it can conduct a \u201cdetailed” probe into the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Karnataka chief electoral officer (CEO) said Gandhi had cited Election Commission (EC) records to show that a voter, identified as Shakun Rani, had cast her vote twice. The state poll panel, however, said this is not the case as per its preliminary inquiry and the document used by him had not been issued by a polling officer.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cIn your ibid Press Conference, you have stated that the documents shown in your presentation are from the records of the Election Commission of India. You have said: \u2018This is EC data\u2019,” the Karnataka CEO wrote in its letter dated August 10, addressed to Gandhi.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cYou have also stated that as per the records given by the polling officer, Smt. Shakun Rani has voted twice. You have said: \u2018Es ID card per do baar vote lagahai, wo jo tick hai, polling booth ke officer kihai\u2019,” the letter said.<\/span><\/p>\nIn the letter, the CEO said Shakun Rani has negated his allegation and stated that she has voted only once. As per \u201cpreliminary enquiry conducted by this office”, it has been revealed that the document used by him was not issued by a polling officer.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOn inquiry, Smt. Shakun Rani has stated that she has voted only once and not twice, as alleged by you. Preliminary enquiry conducted by this office also reveals that the tick marked document shown by you in the presentation (copy enclosed) is not a document issued by the polling officer,” the letter said.<\/span><\/p>\nIt further said on the basis of this, the Congress leader should provide the documents in his possession so that the poll body can conduct a \u201cdetailed inquiry” into his allegations.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cTherefore, you are kindly requested to provide the relevant documents on the basis of which you have concluded that Smt. Shakun Rani or anyone else has voted twice, so that a detailed inquiry can be undertaken by this office,” it added.<\/span><\/p>\n\u2018OUR DEMAND FROM EC CLEAR\u2019<\/h4>\nGandhi, meanwhile, doubled down on his vote theft allegations and noted that a \u201cclean” voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. He linked his stand to a fight to \u201cprotect” democracy.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of \u2018one man, one vote\u2019. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. This fight is to protect our democracy,” Gandhi posted on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of ‘one man, one vote’. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. Join us and\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/4V9pOpGP68<\/a>\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Congress said it will hold a meeting of its general secretaries, incharges, and frontal organisation heads on Monday (August 11) to discuss a nationwide campaign against \u201cvoter list manipulation and election fraud”.<\/span><\/p>\nOn August 7, Gandhi held a press conference citing internal analysis. He said the Congress expected to win 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the party probed the seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft of 1,00,250 votes.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Karnataka chief electoral officer (CEO) said Gandhi had cited Election Commission (EC) records to show that a voter, identified as Shakun Rani, had cast her vote twice. The state poll panel, however, said this is not the case as per its preliminary inquiry and the document used by him had not been issued by a polling officer.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cIn your ibid Press Conference, you have stated that the documents shown in your presentation are from the records of the Election Commission of India. You have said: \u2018This is EC data\u2019,” the Karnataka CEO wrote in its letter dated August 10, addressed to Gandhi.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cYou have also stated that as per the records given by the polling officer, Smt. Shakun Rani has voted twice. You have said: \u2018Es ID card per do baar vote lagahai, wo jo tick hai, polling booth ke officer kihai\u2019,” the letter said.<\/span><\/p>\nIn the letter, the CEO said Shakun Rani has negated his allegation and stated that she has voted only once. As per \u201cpreliminary enquiry conducted by this office”, it has been revealed that the document used by him was not issued by a polling officer.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOn inquiry, Smt. Shakun Rani has stated that she has voted only once and not twice, as alleged by you. Preliminary enquiry conducted by this office also reveals that the tick marked document shown by you in the presentation (copy enclosed) is not a document issued by the polling officer,” the letter said.<\/span><\/p>\nIt further said on the basis of this, the Congress leader should provide the documents in his possession so that the poll body can conduct a \u201cdetailed inquiry” into his allegations.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cTherefore, you are kindly requested to provide the relevant documents on the basis of which you have concluded that Smt. Shakun Rani or anyone else has voted twice, so that a detailed inquiry can be undertaken by this office,” it added.<\/span><\/p>\n\u2018OUR DEMAND FROM EC CLEAR\u2019<\/h4>\nGandhi, meanwhile, doubled down on his vote theft allegations and noted that a \u201cclean” voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. He linked his stand to a fight to \u201cprotect” democracy.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of \u2018one man, one vote\u2019. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. This fight is to protect our democracy,” Gandhi posted on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of ‘one man, one vote’. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. Join us and\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/4V9pOpGP68<\/a>\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Congress said it will hold a meeting of its general secretaries, incharges, and frontal organisation heads on Monday (August 11) to discuss a nationwide campaign against \u201cvoter list manipulation and election fraud”.<\/span><\/p>\nOn August 7, Gandhi held a press conference citing internal analysis. He said the Congress expected to win 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the party probed the seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft of 1,00,250 votes.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cIn your ibid Press Conference, you have stated that the documents shown in your presentation are from the records of the Election Commission of India. You have said: \u2018This is EC data\u2019,” the Karnataka CEO wrote in its letter dated August 10, addressed to Gandhi.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cYou have also stated that as per the records given by the polling officer, Smt. Shakun Rani has voted twice. You have said: \u2018Es ID card per do baar vote lagahai, wo jo tick hai, polling booth ke officer kihai\u2019,” the letter said.<\/span><\/p>\nIn the letter, the CEO said Shakun Rani has negated his allegation and stated that she has voted only once. As per \u201cpreliminary enquiry conducted by this office”, it has been revealed that the document used by him was not issued by a polling officer.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOn inquiry, Smt. Shakun Rani has stated that she has voted only once and not twice, as alleged by you. Preliminary enquiry conducted by this office also reveals that the tick marked document shown by you in the presentation (copy enclosed) is not a document issued by the polling officer,” the letter said.<\/span><\/p>\nIt further said on the basis of this, the Congress leader should provide the documents in his possession so that the poll body can conduct a \u201cdetailed inquiry” into his allegations.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cTherefore, you are kindly requested to provide the relevant documents on the basis of which you have concluded that Smt. Shakun Rani or anyone else has voted twice, so that a detailed inquiry can be undertaken by this office,” it added.<\/span><\/p>\n\u2018OUR DEMAND FROM EC CLEAR\u2019<\/h4>\nGandhi, meanwhile, doubled down on his vote theft allegations and noted that a \u201cclean” voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. He linked his stand to a fight to \u201cprotect” democracy.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of \u2018one man, one vote\u2019. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. This fight is to protect our democracy,” Gandhi posted on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of ‘one man, one vote’. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. Join us and\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/4V9pOpGP68<\/a>\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Congress said it will hold a meeting of its general secretaries, incharges, and frontal organisation heads on Monday (August 11) to discuss a nationwide campaign against \u201cvoter list manipulation and election fraud”.<\/span><\/p>\nOn August 7, Gandhi held a press conference citing internal analysis. He said the Congress expected to win 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the party probed the seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft of 1,00,250 votes.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cYou have also stated that as per the records given by the polling officer, Smt. Shakun Rani has voted twice. You have said: \u2018Es ID card per do baar vote lagahai, wo jo tick hai, polling booth ke officer kihai\u2019,” the letter said.<\/span><\/p>\nIn the letter, the CEO said Shakun Rani has negated his allegation and stated that she has voted only once. As per \u201cpreliminary enquiry conducted by this office”, it has been revealed that the document used by him was not issued by a polling officer.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOn inquiry, Smt. Shakun Rani has stated that she has voted only once and not twice, as alleged by you. Preliminary enquiry conducted by this office also reveals that the tick marked document shown by you in the presentation (copy enclosed) is not a document issued by the polling officer,” the letter said.<\/span><\/p>\nIt further said on the basis of this, the Congress leader should provide the documents in his possession so that the poll body can conduct a \u201cdetailed inquiry” into his allegations.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cTherefore, you are kindly requested to provide the relevant documents on the basis of which you have concluded that Smt. Shakun Rani or anyone else has voted twice, so that a detailed inquiry can be undertaken by this office,” it added.<\/span><\/p>\n\u2018OUR DEMAND FROM EC CLEAR\u2019<\/h4>\nGandhi, meanwhile, doubled down on his vote theft allegations and noted that a \u201cclean” voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. He linked his stand to a fight to \u201cprotect” democracy.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of \u2018one man, one vote\u2019. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. This fight is to protect our democracy,” Gandhi posted on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of ‘one man, one vote’. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. Join us and\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/4V9pOpGP68<\/a>\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Congress said it will hold a meeting of its general secretaries, incharges, and frontal organisation heads on Monday (August 11) to discuss a nationwide campaign against \u201cvoter list manipulation and election fraud”.<\/span><\/p>\nOn August 7, Gandhi held a press conference citing internal analysis. He said the Congress expected to win 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the party probed the seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft of 1,00,250 votes.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
In the letter, the CEO said Shakun Rani has negated his allegation and stated that she has voted only once. As per \u201cpreliminary enquiry conducted by this office”, it has been revealed that the document used by him was not issued by a polling officer.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOn inquiry, Smt. Shakun Rani has stated that she has voted only once and not twice, as alleged by you. Preliminary enquiry conducted by this office also reveals that the tick marked document shown by you in the presentation (copy enclosed) is not a document issued by the polling officer,” the letter said.<\/span><\/p>\nIt further said on the basis of this, the Congress leader should provide the documents in his possession so that the poll body can conduct a \u201cdetailed inquiry” into his allegations.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cTherefore, you are kindly requested to provide the relevant documents on the basis of which you have concluded that Smt. Shakun Rani or anyone else has voted twice, so that a detailed inquiry can be undertaken by this office,” it added.<\/span><\/p>\n\u2018OUR DEMAND FROM EC CLEAR\u2019<\/h4>\nGandhi, meanwhile, doubled down on his vote theft allegations and noted that a \u201cclean” voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. He linked his stand to a fight to \u201cprotect” democracy.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of \u2018one man, one vote\u2019. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. This fight is to protect our democracy,” Gandhi posted on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of ‘one man, one vote’. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. Join us and\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/4V9pOpGP68<\/a>\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Congress said it will hold a meeting of its general secretaries, incharges, and frontal organisation heads on Monday (August 11) to discuss a nationwide campaign against \u201cvoter list manipulation and election fraud”.<\/span><\/p>\nOn August 7, Gandhi held a press conference citing internal analysis. He said the Congress expected to win 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the party probed the seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft of 1,00,250 votes.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cOn inquiry, Smt. Shakun Rani has stated that she has voted only once and not twice, as alleged by you. Preliminary enquiry conducted by this office also reveals that the tick marked document shown by you in the presentation (copy enclosed) is not a document issued by the polling officer,” the letter said.<\/span><\/p>\nIt further said on the basis of this, the Congress leader should provide the documents in his possession so that the poll body can conduct a \u201cdetailed inquiry” into his allegations.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cTherefore, you are kindly requested to provide the relevant documents on the basis of which you have concluded that Smt. Shakun Rani or anyone else has voted twice, so that a detailed inquiry can be undertaken by this office,” it added.<\/span><\/p>\n\u2018OUR DEMAND FROM EC CLEAR\u2019<\/h4>\nGandhi, meanwhile, doubled down on his vote theft allegations and noted that a \u201cclean” voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. He linked his stand to a fight to \u201cprotect” democracy.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of \u2018one man, one vote\u2019. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. This fight is to protect our democracy,” Gandhi posted on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of ‘one man, one vote’. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. Join us and\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/4V9pOpGP68<\/a>\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Congress said it will hold a meeting of its general secretaries, incharges, and frontal organisation heads on Monday (August 11) to discuss a nationwide campaign against \u201cvoter list manipulation and election fraud”.<\/span><\/p>\nOn August 7, Gandhi held a press conference citing internal analysis. He said the Congress expected to win 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the party probed the seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft of 1,00,250 votes.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
It further said on the basis of this, the Congress leader should provide the documents in his possession so that the poll body can conduct a \u201cdetailed inquiry” into his allegations.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cTherefore, you are kindly requested to provide the relevant documents on the basis of which you have concluded that Smt. Shakun Rani or anyone else has voted twice, so that a detailed inquiry can be undertaken by this office,” it added.<\/span><\/p>\n\u2018OUR DEMAND FROM EC CLEAR\u2019<\/h4>\nGandhi, meanwhile, doubled down on his vote theft allegations and noted that a \u201cclean” voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. He linked his stand to a fight to \u201cprotect” democracy.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of \u2018one man, one vote\u2019. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. This fight is to protect our democracy,” Gandhi posted on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of ‘one man, one vote’. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. Join us and\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/4V9pOpGP68<\/a>\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Congress said it will hold a meeting of its general secretaries, incharges, and frontal organisation heads on Monday (August 11) to discuss a nationwide campaign against \u201cvoter list manipulation and election fraud”.<\/span><\/p>\nOn August 7, Gandhi held a press conference citing internal analysis. He said the Congress expected to win 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the party probed the seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft of 1,00,250 votes.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cTherefore, you are kindly requested to provide the relevant documents on the basis of which you have concluded that Smt. Shakun Rani or anyone else has voted twice, so that a detailed inquiry can be undertaken by this office,” it added.<\/span><\/p>\n\u2018OUR DEMAND FROM EC CLEAR\u2019<\/h4>\nGandhi, meanwhile, doubled down on his vote theft allegations and noted that a \u201cclean” voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. He linked his stand to a fight to \u201cprotect” democracy.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of \u2018one man, one vote\u2019. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. This fight is to protect our democracy,” Gandhi posted on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of ‘one man, one vote’. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. Join us and\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/4V9pOpGP68<\/a>\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Congress said it will hold a meeting of its general secretaries, incharges, and frontal organisation heads on Monday (August 11) to discuss a nationwide campaign against \u201cvoter list manipulation and election fraud”.<\/span><\/p>\nOn August 7, Gandhi held a press conference citing internal analysis. He said the Congress expected to win 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the party probed the seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft of 1,00,250 votes.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Gandhi, meanwhile, doubled down on his vote theft allegations and noted that a \u201cclean” voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. He linked his stand to a fight to \u201cprotect” democracy.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of \u2018one man, one vote\u2019. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. This fight is to protect our democracy,” Gandhi posted on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of ‘one man, one vote’. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. Join us and\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/4V9pOpGP68<\/a>\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Congress said it will hold a meeting of its general secretaries, incharges, and frontal organisation heads on Monday (August 11) to discuss a nationwide campaign against \u201cvoter list manipulation and election fraud”.<\/span><\/p>\nOn August 7, Gandhi held a press conference citing internal analysis. He said the Congress expected to win 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the party probed the seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft of 1,00,250 votes.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of \u2018one man, one vote\u2019. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. This fight is to protect our democracy,” Gandhi posted on X.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\nVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of ‘one man, one vote’. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. Join us and\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/4V9pOpGP68<\/a>\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Congress said it will hold a meeting of its general secretaries, incharges, and frontal organisation heads on Monday (August 11) to discuss a nationwide campaign against \u201cvoter list manipulation and election fraud”.<\/span><\/p>\nOn August 7, Gandhi held a press conference citing internal analysis. He said the Congress expected to win 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the party probed the seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft of 1,00,250 votes.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nVote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of ‘one man, one vote’. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. Join us and\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/4V9pOpGP68<\/a>\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Congress said it will hold a meeting of its general secretaries, incharges, and frontal organisation heads on Monday (August 11) to discuss a nationwide campaign against \u201cvoter list manipulation and election fraud”.<\/span><\/p>\nOn August 7, Gandhi held a press conference citing internal analysis. He said the Congress expected to win 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the party probed the seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft of 1,00,250 votes.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Vote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of ‘one man, one vote’. A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear \u2013 be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them. Join us and\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/4V9pOpGP68<\/a>\u2014 Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nThe Congress said it will hold a meeting of its general secretaries, incharges, and frontal organisation heads on Monday (August 11) to discuss a nationwide campaign against \u201cvoter list manipulation and election fraud”.<\/span><\/p>\nOn August 7, Gandhi held a press conference citing internal analysis. He said the Congress expected to win 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the party probed the seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft of 1,00,250 votes.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Congress said it will hold a meeting of its general secretaries, incharges, and frontal organisation heads on Monday (August 11) to discuss a nationwide campaign against \u201cvoter list manipulation and election fraud”.<\/span><\/p>\nOn August 7, Gandhi held a press conference citing internal analysis. He said the Congress expected to win 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the party probed the seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft of 1,00,250 votes.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
On August 7, Gandhi held a press conference citing internal analysis. He said the Congress expected to win 16 Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the party probed the seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft of 1,00,250 votes.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cOur internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapura\u2026 All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakh. The BJP won with 6,58,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 1,15,586 and BJP polls 2,29,632. The Congress wins all vidhan sabhas but this one,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Election Commission of India has again asked him to either give a declaration on his allegations regarding the voter lists. \u201cRahul Gandhi should either give a Declaration as per rules or apologise to the country for his false allegations,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\nThe Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Congress-led Karnataka government, however, has said there is no need for Gandhi to provide the relevant documents. It said the state Congress unit will file a complaint with the State Election Commission on the matter.<\/span><\/p>\nKarnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara said: \u201cSince there are allegations of vote rigging in our state constituency, we will file a complaint in the state on behalf of the KPCC. Rahul Gandhi, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will file a complaint with the Central Election Commission\u2026the Election Commission has asked Rahul Gandhi to provide documents regarding the allegations. It can say whatever it wants, but we will provide them according to the rules of the commission. There is no need for Rahul Gandhi to provide documents. Since he is in our state, the KPCC president will provide them. There is a difference in the voter list, which means the commission should accept it\u2026”<\/span><\/p>\n(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
(With agency inputs)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee<\/a><\/p>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Oindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nOindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Oindrila Mukherjee is a senior sub-editor who works for the rewrite and breaking news desks. Her nine years of experience in print and digital journalism range from editing and reporting to writing impactful st… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nview comments<\/span><\/p>\nNews<\/a> elections<\/a> ‘Provide Documents’: EC Asks Rahul Gandhi For ‘Poll Data’ He Cited In Voter Theft Allegations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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