Kapil Sibal praised Rahul Gandhi as a “true patriot” for exposing massive electoral fraud, accusing the Election Commission of colluding with the government and demanding a thorough investigation.
The Election Commission of India refuted Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of electoral fraud in the Maharashtra polls, emphasizing lawful conduct and transparency involving numerous officials and party representatives. Gandhi insists on “vote theft” and criticizes the Commission’s response, demanding access to digital voter rolls and CCTV footage for greater accountability.
NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leaders have approached the Supreme Court. They have filed a petition requesting that the Election Commission of India (ECI) be directed to upload Form 17C on its official website immediately after polling concludes.Form 17C provides important details about the number of votes cast at each polling station. The public interest litigation (PIL) also seeks an urgent interim order from the Supreme Court, directing the Election Commission to upload Form 17C for the upcoming Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 and all future elections without delay.
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The Supreme Court is set to deliberate on the controversial practice of sponsoring namesake candidates in elections, following a PIL filed by Sabu Steephen. The petitioner argues that such candidates, aimed at diverting votes from genuine contenders, undermine the electoral process. It calls for the Election Commission to establish measures to eliminate this fraudulent tactic.