Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Election Commission (EC) in India was “compromised”
Our Bureau
Boston, MA
Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, in a meeting in Boston addressing the Indian Diaspora, alleged that the Election Commission (EC) in India was “compromised”, further stating that there was something very wrong with the system.
Citing the example of the Maharashtra elections, the Senior Congress leader stated that there was an addition of 65 lakh voters to the voter list in two hours, which was impossible.
“More people voted in Maharashtra than the total number of people in Maharashtra, and this is a fact… the Election Commission gave us a figure in the evening around 5:30 p.m., and in two hours around 7:30 p.m., 65 lakh voters had voted, which is physically impossible…” he claimed, addressing the meeting.
“It’s very clear to us that the Election Commission is compromised, there is something very wrong with the system…” he further said.
Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi also spoke about India’s relations with the United States in his address to the diaspora in Boston, hoping that the two countries would continue to work together.
“We have a partnership with the US, and hopefully we will continue to work together,” Rahul Gandhi said.
Expressing his gratitude, he thanked the people for carrying the ideologies and the flag of Congress to the United States.
“You believe, you listen to other people, and you respect them. This is what runs in the Congress party and in our family…. Thank you for carrying the flag here, it’s a very powerful thing to do…” he said.
The LoP in the Lok Sabha is also to address the Brown University on Monday as part of his tour to the United States.
During the day, Congress Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda shared insights of his meeting with Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in the United States and said that discussions were made regarding evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, technology, inclusivity and the need for ethical leadership.
Taking to social media X, Pitroda in a post wrote “Spent a productive morning with @RahulGandhi engaging with some of India’s sharpest business minds. We discussed the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, technology, inclusivity, and the need for ethical leadership. It’s clear that the private sector has a major role to play in building a just, innovative, and inclusive India.
Grateful for the insights and the spirit of collaboration in the room.”
Pitroda welcomed Rahul Gandhi in the United States on April 20 and described him as a “voice for the youth, for democracy and for a better future.”
Gandhi arrived at Boston Logan International Airport in the United States on Saturday (local time).
