‘Enemies of Constitution Exposed’: Rahul Gandhi to Hold News Conference at 4 PM Today

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will address a press conference at 4 pm on Thursday amid a political row over the Election Commission and allegations of irregularities in the electoral process. The announcement comes a day after Gandhi accused the BJP, RSS and the Election Commission of being involved in what he termed “vote chori”. His remarks followed reports of differences within the poll panel over several decisions related to electoral rolls and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Gandhi is expected to elaborate on the Congress' allegations and the reported objections raised by two Election Commissioners during the press conference.

Rahul Gandhi's 4 PM Press Conference

The Congress leader's media briefing comes amid an escalating confrontation between the Opposition and the Election Commission. The reported internal objections have given fresh momentum to Opposition criticism of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The issue has also brought the functioning of the three-member Election Commission under increased political scrutiny. Rahul Gandhi Targets Gyanesh Kumar Over SIR Row (Video).

‘Enemies of Constitution Exposed’

Row Over Election Commission Decisions

A recent report has highlighted objections reportedly recorded by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi on several occasions over a 10-month period. The reported objections relate to issues including electoral-roll decisions, Form 6 applications for new voters, deletion and restoration of voter names, and the handling of electoral data.

ECI Rejects Claims Of Internal Rift

The Election Commission has rejected suggestions that the reported notes and objections indicate a split within the poll panel. The ECI has maintained that differing views and written observations are part of its internal deliberative process and said decisions on key issues, including SIR, were taken with the approval of all three commissioners. Rahul Gandhi Calls Sahil Wakode’s Parents, Assures Help in IIT Bombay Death Case.

Opposition Raises 'Vote Chori' Allegations

Rahul Gandhi has repeatedly alleged irregularities in electoral rolls and accused the Election Commission of failing to protect the integrity of the electoral process. The Congress has demanded greater scrutiny of the poll panel's functioning, while the BJP has rejected the allegations and defended the Election Commission.

Gandhi's 4 pm press conference is expected to provide further details of the Congress' position on the reported Election Commission objections, SIR and its broader “vote chori” allegations.

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