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BJP chief JP Nadda slams Congress over alleged poll body appointments in Gujarat
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 04:46 AM
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BJP president JP Nadda accused the Congress party of influencing appointments to the election commission in Gujarat, calling it a breach of democratic norms.
BJP president JP Nadda publicly criticised the Congress party on Thursday, alleging that the opposition had a hand in recent appointments to the state’s election commission. Nadda said the alleged interference undermines the impartiality of the poll body and threatens the fairness of upcoming elections.
He emphasized that the integrity of the Election Commission must be protected from partisan influence, warning that any perception of bias could erode public confidence. Nadda urged the Congress to refrain from meddling in institutional appointments and to respect democratic conventions.
The Congress party has not issued an immediate response to Nadda’s accusations, and officials of the election commission declined to comment on the matter pending further clarification.
The remarks were made during a press briefing in Gujarat, where Nadda highlighted the need for transparent and merit‑based selections for constitutional bodies.
Political analysts note that such accusations often surface ahead of electoral contests, reflecting the high stakes surrounding the composition of the Election Commission.
He emphasized that the integrity of the Election Commission must be protected from partisan influence, warning that any perception of bias could erode public confidence. Nadda urged the Congress to refrain from meddling in institutional appointments and to respect democratic conventions.
The Congress party has not issued an immediate response to Nadda’s accusations, and officials of the election commission declined to comment on the matter pending further clarification.
The remarks were made during a press briefing in Gujarat, where Nadda highlighted the need for transparent and merit‑based selections for constitutional bodies.
Political analysts note that such accusations often surface ahead of electoral contests, reflecting the high stakes surrounding the composition of the Election Commission.