Karnataka EC Rejects Rahul Gandhi's Duplicate Vote Claim

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has firmly refuted allegations of widespread electoral irregularities levelled by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Karnataka. Gandhi, during a press conference on 7 August, claimed that significant voter fraud occurred in the Mahadevpura Assembly segment, citing the case of Shakun Rani, whom he alleged voted twice. He further asserted that over 100,000 votes were potentially compromised due to fake addresses, duplicate entries, and mass registrations at single locations.

These claims prompted a swift response from the Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer. Following an initial inquiry, the ECI found that Shakun Rani had, in fact, only cast a single vote. Furthermore, the document presented by Gandhi as evidence of duplicate voting was determined to be illegitimate; it was not issued by any official polling station personnel.

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In response to these findings, the ECI has issued a formal notice to Rahul Gandhi. The notice demands that Gandhi provide irrefutable evidence to support his accusations, including the original documentation upon which his claims are based. Failure to provide satisfactory proof will result in a demand for a public apology.

The ECI's response underscores its commitment to free and fair elections, upholding the fundamental principle of "one person, one vote".