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Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan slams Congress over Election Commission, EVM demands
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 10:45 AM
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan criticised the Congress party’s demands concerning the Election Commission and electronic voting machines, calling the expectations unrealistic.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan addressed the media in Bhopal, sharply rebuking the Congress party’s recent demands regarding the Election Commission and the functioning of electronic voting machines (EVMs). He argued that the expectations set by the opposition were not grounded in reality and could undermine the credibility of the electoral process.
Chauhan emphasized that the Election Commission operates independently and any calls for its overhaul must be based on concrete evidence, not political rhetoric. He warned that demanding changes without substantive justification could erode public trust in democratic institutions.
The minister also highlighted that the EVMs used across the country are regularly audited and have a proven track record of reliability. He urged the Congress to focus on policy issues rather than questioning the integrity of the voting machinery without factual basis.
His comments come amid heightened political tensions ahead of upcoming state elections, with both the ruling party and the opposition intensifying their campaigns. The Agriculture Ministry did not elaborate further on any specific policy proposals related to electoral reforms.
Analysts note that Chauhan’s remarks reflect a broader strategy by the central government to counter opposition criticism on institutional matters, reinforcing the narrative of a stable and transparent electoral system.
Chauhan emphasized that the Election Commission operates independently and any calls for its overhaul must be based on concrete evidence, not political rhetoric. He warned that demanding changes without substantive justification could erode public trust in democratic institutions.
The minister also highlighted that the EVMs used across the country are regularly audited and have a proven track record of reliability. He urged the Congress to focus on policy issues rather than questioning the integrity of the voting machinery without factual basis.
His comments come amid heightened political tensions ahead of upcoming state elections, with both the ruling party and the opposition intensifying their campaigns. The Agriculture Ministry did not elaborate further on any specific policy proposals related to electoral reforms.
Analysts note that Chauhan’s remarks reflect a broader strategy by the central government to counter opposition criticism on institutional matters, reinforcing the narrative of a stable and transparent electoral system.