US EditionGive Affidavit or Apologise to Nation: CEC on Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Vote Chori’ Allegations
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar stated that over 7 crore voters support the revision process and rejected opposition claims of vote theft and misinformation in Bihar elections.
- On August 17, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed allegations after the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar's electoral rolls.
- The revision started due to complaints and voter migration, requiring removal of about 65 lakh names as directed by the Supreme Court on August 14.
- The Election Commission released a detailed, searchable list online, supported by 1.6 lakh Booth Level Agents, with 28,370 claims and objections from voters.
- Kumar rejected baseless allegations of vote theft by Rahul Gandhi, criticizing him for sharing voter photos without consent and demanding a proof affidavit within seven days.
- The Commission emphasized transparency, equal treatment for all parties, and urged filing claims during objections, reaffirming its duty to ensure credible voter rolls before elections.
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Names Of 65 lakh Voters Excluded In Bihar Draft Roll Posted On Websites: Election Body
The list of names deleted from Bihar's draft electoral rolls following special intensive revision has been posted on the websites of district magistrates following the Supreme Court's orders, Chief...
EC upholds list of 65 lakh voters removed from Bihar draft rolls following SC order
In a press conference held on Sunday, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar clarified the Election Commission's (EC) actions regarding the deletion of names from Bihar's draft electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. He confirmed that the list of approximately 65 lakh removed names has been posted on the websites of District Magistrates within 56 hours of the Supreme Court’s order. The list is searchable …
ECI Working Towards Making Bihar SIR a Huge Success: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. He said that no one can question the credibility of the Election Commission of India when more than seven crore voters of Bihar are supporting the poll body. India News | ECI Working Towards Making Bihar SIR a Huge Success: CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
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