The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a strong rebuke to the Congress party, dismissing their allegations of irregularities in the recent Haryana elections as unfounded and lacking any factual support. In a letter addressed to the Congress, the ECI demanded that the party refrain from making baseless claims, especially during crucial stages like elections, emphasizing the potential for such accusations to disrupt public order and create chaos.
The ECI’s statement comes in response to the Congress’ persistent claims of irregularities in the electoral process, accusations the ECI views as attempts to raise ‘generic’ doubts. The commission urged Rahul Gandhi’s party to take concrete measures to curb this tendency, highlighting the need for responsible conduct from political entities.
The ECI went a step further, citing five specific instances from the past year where similar unsubstantiated allegations were made. This further underscores the ECI’s stance that such repeated attacks on the electoral process, devoid of any evidence, are unacceptable and detrimental to the integrity of the democratic process. The commission is clearly demanding accountability from the Congress party, urging them to exercise due diligence and refrain from making baseless accusations that could undermine public trust in elections.
