Election Commission sources say Rahul Gandhi has been asked to respond formally regarding his claim of election rigging.

The aftermath of Rahul Gandhi's article accusing rigging in the Maharashtra elections continues to stir controversy as sources from the Election Commission reveal that they will only respond if the Leader of the Opposition directly contacts them. It has been noted that the EC has been reaching out to all six national parties for individual discussions, with the exception of the Congress party who cancelled their scheduled meeting on May 15th.

Gandhi, in response to the poll panel's rejection of his rigging allegations, fired back at the Election Commission, stating that evasion would not protect their credibility and that honesty is the best policy. In his article, Gandhi boldly claims that there was "match-fixing" in the Maharashtra polls and that it would occur in future elections where the BJP is at risk of losing.

Addressing Gandhi's demand for CCTV footage of the evening hours at polling stations in Maharashtra, the sources explain that the election footage can only be accessed by a competent high court when an election petition is filed, in order to maintain the integrity of the elections and protect the privacy of voters. They question Gandhi's motive for wanting to invade the privacy of voters, which is protected by electoral laws. They suggest that he should trust the high courts to handle any discrepancies.

Furthermore, it is pointed out that by accusing fudging in the voters list, Gandhi is essentially questioning the integrity of his own party's appointed booth-level agents, as well as the polling and counting agents appointed by his party's candidates in Maharashtra. This raises concerns about the loyalty and trust within the Congress party.

In conclusion, it seems that Gandhi's allegations have not only caused conflict with the Election Commission, but also within his own party. The situation remains tense as the EC stands firm in their decision to respond only if Gandhi reaches out to them directly.

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