The Congress party on Friday strongly criticized the Election Commission (EC) of India’s response to issues raised by party president Mallikarjun Kharge in his letter to alliance parties. Kharge had expressed concerns about voter turnout data, but the EC dismissed his letter as an attempt to push a biased narrative.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh reacted sharply to the EC’s response, saying that its content and intent would permanently damage the reputation of the institution. The EC had rejected charges of mismanagement and delay in releasing voter turnout data, calling Kharge’s allegations unwarranted and unfounded.
The EC’s response has further escalated tensions between the Congress party and the election body. The Congress has accused the EC of bias and mismanagement, while the EC has defended its actions and accused the Congress of trying to politicize the issue.
The controversy over voter turnout data has raised concerns about the neutrality and credibility of the EC. The EC has a long history of conducting free and fair elections in India, but its recent actions have raised questions about its independence and impartiality.
The Congress party has called for an independent investigation into the EC’s handling of the voter turnout data issue. The party has also demanded that the EC be held accountable for its actions. The EC has not yet responded to these demands.
