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Rahul Gandhi Files Legal Plea Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over 'Vote Chori' Allegations

Rahul Gandhi, representing the INDIA bloc, filed a legal plea against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding the suspension of the SIR process and an independent audit of voter rolls. The action is based on allegations of vote theft in recent elections, with the INDIA bloc seeking judicial intervention to challenge the electoral process.

Rahul Gandhi, leading the INDIA bloc, has filed a legal challenge against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging widespread vote theft ('vote chori') in the recent elections. The plea seeks the immediate suspension of the Systematic Identification of Registered Electors (SIR) process nationwide and an independent audit of voter rolls to ensure electoral integrity. The legal action was submitted to the Supreme Court, marking a formal challenge to the Election Commission's authority. The INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties, argues that the SIR process has compromised the fairness of the elections. The legal challenge is part of a broader political strategy to contest the election results and assert transparency in the electoral process. The CEC, Gyanesh Kumar, is the head of the Election Commission of India, responsible for overseeing the electoral process. The outcome of this legal battle could significantly impact the legitimacy of the election results.

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IndependentThe StatesmanOct 12, 10:25 PM
In plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Rahul Gandhi seeks nationwide SIR suspension, independent audit of voter rolls - The Statesman

In plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Rahul Gandhi seeks nationwide SIR suspension, independent audit of voter rolls  The Statesman

IndependentThe StatesmanOct 12, 04:42 PM
Rahul Gandhi leads INDIA bloc’s march to Supreme Court, files plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over ‘vote chori’ - The Statesman

Rahul Gandhi leads INDIA bloc’s march to Supreme Court, files plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over ‘vote chori’  The Statesman