Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Monday said that the job of the Election Commission of India is not to attack the opposition, adding that the poll body carried out a "shameful display of puppetry" in its media interaction yesterday.
Congress workers hold a protest outside the residence of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Agra over the allegations of 'vote chori' against the BJP and the Election Commission of India.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday assured that the officials of the Election Commission of India are working towards making Special Intensive Revision in Bihar a "huge success".
Congress leader Randeep Surjewala on Sunday said that the Election Commission of India refused to address any of the concerns raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over "electoral manipulation".
He termed allegations of bias by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha as an "insult" to the Constitution of India. CEC also asked Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to either furnish a signed affidavit or apologise to the nation for his remarks.
Tiwari further accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of spreading anarchy, further stating that the Election Commission of India should take proper action against them.
The Chief Election Commisioner of India on Sunday refuted allegations of "vote theft" by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and asked him to either furnish a signed affidavit or apologise to the nation for his remarks.
Speaking to ANI, Khera took a jab at the Election Commission and said, "Those who do wrong are scared... Those who attack the democracy of India will have to be scared. We are here to save the Constitution of India... When your master starts getting scared, you (Election Commission of India)
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.
"They are basically saying that they admit they have stolen votes, so why didn't we catch them on time. Have you ever heard of something like this before? I have heard this for the first time, now a lot of things will happen for the first time," Pawan Khera said Sasaram, there for party's
Amid allegations of "voter fraud" on the Election Commission, Congress MP Manish Tiwari outlined that the poll body is facing a challenge of "trust deficit" as it carries "very little conviction" and almost "zero credibility."
The Election Commission of India announced it will hold a press conference at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the National Media Centre, New Delhi. Entry will be restricted to PIB-accredited journalists and camerapersons.