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‘Desh Se Maafi Maangni Hogi…’ CEC Gyanesh Kumar BIG Challenge to Rahul Gandhi on ‘Vote Chori’ Claims – Top 10 Remarks

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar demanded Rahul Gandhi submit a sworn affidavit or apologise within seven days over vote theft claims, calling the allegations baseless and an insult to the Constitution.

  • On Sunday, August 17, 2025, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar demanded Rahul Gandhi sign an affidavit within seven days or apologise for his 'vote chori' allegations.
  • Amid Bihar election preparations, Rahul Gandhi launched a 1,300-km Voter Adhikar Yatra from Sasaram, alleging voter roll manipulations to 'steal' votes, which the EC denies.
  • The poll body provided district-wise searchable lists of 65 lakh omitted voters, and 1.6 lakh Booth Level Agents prepared the draft voter list, with 28,370 claims submitted.
  • Failure to comply by the seven-day deadline would imply Gandhi’s allegations are baseless, and the EC urged all political parties to file claims and objections within 15 days.
  • Looking ahead, the CEC highlighted that parties can appeal to the Supreme Court within 45 days, emphasizing the legal duty of conducting SIR before each election.
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Mathrubhumi broke the news in Kerala, India on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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