Rahul Gandhi has called for the release of digital voter rolls, asserting that allegations of vote theft undermine the principle of ‘one man, one vote’ in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has once again criticized the Election Commission, asserting that allegations of vote theft represent an attack on the foundational principle of ‘one man, one vote.’ He has demanded the release of digital voter rolls to ensure transparency in the electoral process, particularly in light of claims of significant vote manipulation in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
On Sunday, Gandhi took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice his concerns, stating, “Vote Chori is an attack on the foundational idea of ‘one man, one vote.'” He emphasized the necessity of clean voter rolls for the integrity of free and fair elections, urging the Election Commission to be transparent and allow both the public and political parties to audit the voter rolls.
In his post, he reiterated, “A clean voter roll is imperative for free and fair elections. Our demand from the EC is clear—be transparent and release digital voter rolls so that people and parties can audit them.” He also provided a mobile number and website for supporters to join his campaign, encouraging citizens to visit votechori.in/ecdemand or give a missed call to 9650003420 to participate in the movement aimed at safeguarding democracy.
Gandhi’s comments come in the wake of serious allegations he made on August 7 regarding extensive vote theft during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. He presented evidence to support his claims, detailing that approximately 100,250 votes were allegedly stolen in the Mahadevapura assembly constituency in Karnataka.
In his presentation, Gandhi outlined five distinct types of voter theft, which included 11,965 duplicate voters, 40,009 instances of fake and invalid addresses, 10,452 bulk voters registered at a single address, 4,133 invalid photographs, and 33,692 cases of misuse of Form 6.
These allegations have intensified the ongoing conflict between Gandhi and the Election Commission, as he continues to advocate for electoral reforms and greater transparency in the voting process. The call for digital voter rolls is part of a broader push to ensure that the electoral system remains fair and accountable.
As the 2024 elections approach, the debate over the integrity of the electoral process is expected to intensify, with political leaders and parties closely monitoring the actions of the Election Commission.
According to The Sunday Guardian, Gandhi’s campaign highlights the critical importance of maintaining public trust in the electoral system and the need for reforms to address potential vulnerabilities.
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