Will Election Commission's crucial press conference amid 'vote chori' charges torpedo Rahul Gandhi-led 'Vote Adhikar Yatra'?
Published on: Aug. 16, 2025, 8:42 p.m. | Source: THE WEEK
The Election Commission is set to hold a crucial press conference on Sunday, August 17, at 3 pm, directly addressing allegations of 'vote chori' and manipulation of electoral rolls, particularly in Bihar. This comes amidst intense scrutiny from the Congress and other Opposition parties, led by Rahul Gandhi, who has accused the EC of voter data fudging in favor of the BJP. Gandhi's charges include double voting and the addition of ineligible voters. The press conference coincides with the planned launch of the Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav-led 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar, aimed at condemning alleged electoral irregularities and potential disenfranchisement of 65 lakh voters. The timing is significant, especially after a Supreme Court directive to the EC regarding the publication of deleted voter lists and reasons for their exclusion. The EC has previously challenged Gandhi to provide evidence and sought an apology for 'misleading the nation.'
