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‘Submit affidavit or apologise': CEC Gyanesh Kumar issues stern warning to Rahul Gandhi amid vote theft charges, says if affidavit not given....
CEC Gyanesh Kumar vs Rahul Gandhi CEC vs Rahul Gandhi: In a significant war of words between Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Congress Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi amid the 'vote-theft' allegations in Bihar ahead of the assembly elections, CEC Gyanesh Kumar has issued a stern warning to Rahul Gandhi saying that the Congress MP must give an affidavit or apologise to the nation and there is no third option. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent statement by CEC Gyanesh Kumar. As per a report carried by news agency IANS, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has said in in relation to the vote theft in the Bihar elections that the machine machine-readable voter list has been banned since the 2019 verdict of the Supreme Court, as in such a list, the entries and photos can be tinkered with. Notably, Rahul Gandhi had earlier alleged that Election Commission colluded with the BJP to 'steal' the Lok Sabha election from the people. What CEC Gyanesh Kumar has said on privacy of voters? While firmly indicating that poll panel was obligated not to circulate photos of mothers or sisters, the CEC has said, 'We recently saw some media reports displaying voter lists with photos of electors without consent, which is a breach of privacy'. Why CEC Gyanesh Kumar has warned Rahul Gandhi? 'Give an affidavit or apologise to the nation. There is no third option. If an affidavit is not given within seven days, this means that all allegations are baseless,' the CEC was quoted saying by News 18. 'If you are not an voter of that constituency, then you have only one option in the law and that is The Registration Of Electors Rules, rule number 20, sub-clause (3), sub-clause (b) which says that if you are not an voter of that constituency, then you can lodge your complaint as a witness and you will have to give an oath to the electoral registration officer and that oath will have to be administered in front of the person against whom you have complained,' CEC Gyanesh Kumar has said in an interview to News 18. (With inputs from agencies)
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Meloni, Merz To Join Trump, Zelenskyy, Von Der Leyen Washington Meet
Last Updated: European leaders, including von der Leyen, Merz, Macron, and Stubb, will join President Zelenskyy in Washington to meet with US President Trump to discuss peace in Ukraine. Many European leaders are set to join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his visit to the White House on Monday to meet with his US counterpart, Donald Trump. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have confirmed their attendance on Monday to join talks between Zelensky and Trump. French President Emmanuel Macron is the latest European leader to announce he will be joining Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington, DC. The French presidency said moments ago that the leaders aim to strengthen coordination between Europe and the United States, to achieve a just and lasting peace that safeguards Ukraine's vital interests and Europe's security. Finnish President Alexander Stubb has confirmed he will also be attending Monday's meeting at the White House with Zelensky and Trump. The announcement was posted on the President's website and comes after von der Leyen and Merz confirmed their attendance. According to a statement released by the Federal Government, Merz will be travelling to Washington, DC, on Monday to join talks between Zelensky and Trump. 'The trip will serve as an exchange of information with US President Donald Trump following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska," the chancellor's spokesman says. 'Chancellor Merz will discuss the status of peace efforts with the heads of state and government and underscore Germany's interest in a swift peace agreement in Ukraine. The talks will address, among other things, security guarantees, territorial issues, and continued support for Ukraine in its defence against Russian aggression. This includes maintaining the pressure of sanctions," BBC quoted the statement. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is also expected to attend. According to Italian media, she ended her holiday early and returned to Rome on Sunday to prepare for the trip to the United States, Euro News reported. Earlier, Donald Trump said that the meeting with Russian President Putin in Alaska 'went really well". He also held a telephonic conversation with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, several European leaders and the Secretary General of NATO and highlighted that it was determined by all that a peace agreement is the best way going forward. Trump added that Zelenskyy would arrive in Washington, DC, on Monday afternoon and said that, if things go as planned, a trilateral meeting with Putin could be arranged—one he claimed could save millions of lives. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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FS Misri holds talks with Nepal's top leadership on boosting ties
Kathmandu, Aug 17 (PTI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Sunday called on Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and President Ramchandra Paudel and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral ties across various sectors. Misri arrived here earlier in the day for a two-day visit to the Himalayan nation on the invitation of his Nepalese counterpart Amrit Bahadur Rai. During his meeting with Oli, which took place at the Prime Minister's Office at Singhdurbar, matters of mutual interest were discussed to further deepen bilateral relations. Misri 'reaffirmed the deep civilizational ties and strong India–Nepal partnership, and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation across various sectors," the Indian embassy here said in an X post. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava was also present at the meeting. The foreign secretary separately called on President Paudel and conveyed 'greetings of the Indian leadership, apart from briefing Hon'ble President on the progress in bilateral ties," the embassy said in a separate post. He will meet Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba and also hold a bilateral meeting with Nepalese Foreign Secretary Rai later in the day. Misri will also meet top leaders of major political parties including Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda." His visit reflects the 'tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Nepal, and reaffirms the commitment to the #NeighbourhoodFirst policy," the Indian embassy said in a social media post. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs here said in a statement on Saturday that connectivity, development cooperation and other issues will be discussed during his visit. Misri will return home on Monday after wrapping up his visit. People familiar with the matter said the main focus of Misri's engagements in Kathmandu will be on preparing the ground for Prime Minister Oli's trip to New Delhi next month. Oli is likely to visit India around September 16, according to diplomatic sources. However, the official announcement is yet to be made. PTI SBP GRS GRS GRS view comments First Published: August 17, 2025, 16:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
