Election Commission disputes Rahul Gandhi's assertions, affirming that Aland application specifics were disclosed to Karnataka Police in the year 2023.

Rahul Gandhi once again accused companies of 'vote chori', this time aiming his criticism at the Election Commission, describing it as an 'election watchman' who 'saw theft occur, stayed silent, and shielded the thieves'.

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2025 September 29 . 9:53 PM

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Election Commission disputes Rahul Gandhi's assertions, affirming that Aland application specifics were disclosed to Karnataka Police in the year 2023.

In a recent turn of events, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has confirmed that there were 'unsuccessful' attempts to delete voter entries in the Aland constituency of Karnataka. This revelation comes following allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi about vote deletion in the area.

The ECI, in its statement, clarified that out of the 6,018 applications for voter deletion submitted online from Aland, only 24 were found to be genuine. A staggering 5,994 applications were identified as incorrect.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which won the Aland assembly constituency in 2018 and again in 2023, submitted the application for voter deletion, an act that has since been challenged by Rahul Gandhi.

The process of voter deletion in India involves the submission of Form 7 online. However, it's important to note that the removal of entries is not automatic upon form submission.

In response to these allegations, the Karnataka CEO has been providing continuous assistance to the investigating agency, including any further information and documents. On September 6, 2023, the CEO handed over all relevant information to the Superintendent of Police, Kalaburagi district. This information included objector details such as Form Reference Number, name, EPIC number, mobile numbers, software application medium, IP address, applicant place, form submission date and time, and user creation date.

The ECI has since rejected Rahul Gandhi's allegations about vote deletion. It's crucial to note that the ECI's role is to conduct free and fair elections, and any accusations of manipulation are taken seriously.

For a comprehensive understanding of this issue, readers are encouraged to read the news article titled 'Voter Deletion Row: All you need to know about 2023 fiasco as EC confirms 'unsuccessful' attempts in Aland'. This article provides more insights into the process of voter deletion in India and addresses the question of whether software can delete votes, as alleged by Rahul Gandhi.

Meanwhile, an inquiry was conducted and an FIR was registered by the Electoral Registration Officer, Aland. However, the specific details regarding the registration of the FIR or the total number of applications for voter deletion in Aland have not been disclosed.

As the investigation continues, it's essential to maintain the integrity of the electoral process and ensure that any irregularities are addressed promptly and transparently. The ECI, along with law enforcement agencies, is working diligently to ensure a fair and secure election for all citizens of India.