June 3rd 2024.
In a recent turn of events, the Election Commission in New Delhi has made a decision that has raised eyebrows. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh had claimed that there were attempts to sway the outcome of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections by influencing around 150 district magistrates and collectors. However, the Commission has refused to give Ramesh any more time to provide evidence to support his claims.
The request for additional time was made by Ramesh on Monday, as he wrote to the poll panel seeking a week to gather and submit factual details. The Commission, in response, outrightly rejected his request and directed him to submit his response by Sunday evening, which was just a day away. They made it clear that if he failed to do so, it would be assumed that he had no substantial evidence to support his allegations and the Commission would take appropriate action.
The Commission explained that Ramesh's claims were of serious concern as they directly impacted the sanctity of the vote counting process, which was scheduled for Tuesday. They also pointed out that none of the district magistrates had reported any such undue influence, as alleged by Ramesh. This only added to the Commission's doubts about the validity of his claims.
It is worth mentioning that Ramesh's allegations were made through a social media post, which caused quite a stir. In light of this, the Election Commission has taken a firm stance and set a deadline for him to provide concrete evidence to support his accusations. The outcome of this situation remains to be seen, but the Commission's decision has certainly sparked a lot of interest and speculation.
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