Sun Nov 09 09:44:58 UTC 2025: Summary:

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state unit in Tirupati has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly making baseless accusations against constitutional bodies, specifically the Election Commission of India (ECI). BJP spokespersons condemned Gandhi’s claims of “Vote Chori” before the Haryana elections, arguing that such unsubstantiated charges and blaming voter lists or EVM tampering after electoral defeats lack credibility and don’t resonate with voters. They defended the ECI’s transparent work, including the Special Intensive Review (SIR) of voter lists, and questioned Gandhi’s stance on the SIR process.

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BJP Flays Rahul Gandhi’s “Baseless” Claims Against Election Commission

TIRUPATI, November 9, 2025 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state unit in Andhra Pradesh has strongly condemned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for what they claim are “baseless” accusations against the Election Commission of India (ECI). Addressing a media conference in Tirupati, BJP spokesperson Jalli Madhusudhan and media panelist K. Sridhar criticized Gandhi’s recent allegations of “Vote Chori” in the lead-up to the Haryana elections as “unsubstantiated” and politically motivated.

“After his outbursts on the Supreme Court, it now seems to be the turn of the ECI to bear the brunt,” stated Mr. Madhusudhan. “He has to understand that such hollow charges will not endear him to the voters.”

The BJP representatives questioned the Congress party’s consistent pattern of blaming voter lists or EVM tampering following electoral losses, while remaining silent after victories. They defended the ECI’s thorough and transparent approach, particularly highlighting the Special Intensive Review (SIR) aimed at improving voter list accuracy.

“In spite of the transparent and methodical functioning of the ECI in executing the Special Intensive Review (SIR) to eliminate the gaping loopholes in the voters’ list, Mr. Rahul Gandhi seems to be playing politics over a sensitive issue,” Mr. Sridhar said.

Mr. Sridhar further challenged Gandhi to clarify his position on the SIR process, asserting that non-voters should not be allowed to participate in elections. The BJP officials maintained that Gandhi’s accusations undermine the integrity of a vital constitutional body and do not reflect the reality of the ECI’s work.

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