Rahul Gandhi countered CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the Election Commission is asking him for an affidavit but does not demand the same from BJP MP Anurag Thakur despite similar remarks
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar strongly rejected the recent "vote theft" allegations levelled by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi against ECI, in a press conference in Delhi on Sunday. File pic
Amid ongoing allegations of 'vote theft,' sources said Opposition parties are likely to introduce an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, reported ANI.
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain, reacting to the matter, said his party is prepared to use every democratic measure available, including an impeachment motion if necessary, even though no formal discussions have taken place so far.
"If there is a need, we will use all the weapons of democracy under the rules. We have not had any discussions (about impeachment) as of now, but if needed, we can do anything," Hussain told ANI.
Just a day earlier, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar strongly rejected the recent "vote theft" allegations levelled by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi against the Election Commission of India (ECI) during a press conference in the national capital.
As reported by ANI, he described the accusations of bias made by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha as an "insult" to the Constitution of India. The CEC further demanded that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi either provide a signed affidavit or apologise to the nation for his comments.
"An affidavit will have to be given or an apology should be made to the country. Teesra koi vikalp nahi (There is no third option). If the affidavit is not received within seven days, it means that all these allegations are baseless," CEC Gyanesh Kumar said while addressing mediapersons.
Rahul Gandhi, who currently serves as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, hit back at CEC Gyanesh Kumar, claiming the ECI is demanding an affidavit from him but does not seek the same from BJP MP Anurag Thakur when he makes similar allegations.
"The Election Commission asks for an affidavit from me. But when Anurag Thakur says the same thing that I am saying, it does not ask for an affidavit from him," Rahul Gandhi said, reported ANI.
Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday appealed to Congress and other opposition parties to avoid creating disruptions in Parliament over matters connected to the Election Commission.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju reiterated his call today, urging Congress and opposition members to refrain from creating further disruptions in Parliament over issues related to the Election Commission, reported ANI.
(With inputs from ANI)
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