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Rahul Gandhi slams Election Commission, sparks political showdown
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 06:12 AM
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of bias, prompting a heated debate among parties.
Rahul Gandhi, a senior figure in the Indian National Congress, publicly accused the Election Commission of acting with partisan bias, questioning its role in safeguarding the integrity of upcoming polls.
His statements immediately drew sharp rebuttals from the ruling party and other political formations, which defended the EC’s independence and labeled the allegations as unfounded.
The Election Commission, for its part, reiterated its commitment to conducting free and fair elections and warned that baseless accusations could undermine public confidence.
Political analysts note that the controversy is likely to intensify as the election calendar draws nearer, potentially shaping parliamentary debates and media coverage.
His statements immediately drew sharp rebuttals from the ruling party and other political formations, which defended the EC’s independence and labeled the allegations as unfounded.
The Election Commission, for its part, reiterated its commitment to conducting free and fair elections and warned that baseless accusations could undermine public confidence.
Political analysts note that the controversy is likely to intensify as the election calendar draws nearer, potentially shaping parliamentary debates and media coverage.