Election Commission rebukes Mallikarjun Kharge for voter turnout dispute

Recently, the Election Commission criticized Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks on voter turnout, calling them biased and aimed at spreading confusion.

Election Commission's condemnation

The Election Commission has issued a stern rebuke to Mallikarjun Kharge, the President of the Congress party, for his recent comments questioning the accuracy of voter turnout data. In a strongly-worded letter addressed to Kharge, the Commission criticized his remarks, labeling them as biased and designed to sow confusion among the electorate.

Kharge had previously written a letter to leaders of the INDIA bloc, alleging discrepancies in the voting data released by the Election Commission. Expressing concern over the credibility of the electoral process, Kharge's assertions were met with swift response from the Commission, who deemed his statements unwarranted and detrimental to the integrity of the democratic process.

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Kharge's allegations and Election Commission's rebuttal

In his letter, Kharge highlighted what he perceived as inconsistencies in the voter turnout data and raised doubts about the Election Commission's transparency. However, the Election Commission swiftly countered Kharge's claims, asserting that his remarks were baseless and aimed at fostering a biased narrative. The Commission emphasized that Kharge's allegations were not only unfounded but also posed a threat to the sanctity of free and fair elections.

The Election Commission's response underscored the importance of maintaining trust in the electoral process and urged political leaders to refrain from making unsubstantiated claims that could undermine public confidence in democratic institutions. By condemning Kharge's remarks, the Commission sought to reaffirm its commitment to upholding the principles of fairness and transparency in the conduct of elections.

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