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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Primary site for E-Roll download for all states working without any issues: ECI
Primary site for E-Roll download for all states working without any issues: ECI NEW DELHI: Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday clarified that its primary site for E-Roll download for all states has been working without any issues. "The primary site/link for E-Roll download for all states is The above site has been working without any issues since it was launched and continues to be operational currently also. The links from CEO websites (UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, Haryana and Rajasthan) are also working fine as they are mapped to the primary site of ECI i.e the above link, E-Roll data for all states is available," the poll body said in an official statement. The clarification came amid rumours regarding the non-functioning of the ECI Website leading to unwarranted confusion. "During the course of the day certain rumours and baseless allegations were being made regarding the non-functioning of the ECI Website leading to unwarranted confusion," it added. Earlier today, the Election Commission of India on Friday dismissed the claims circulating on social media platforms that the polling body had removed the e-voter rolls of many states from its website overnight, terming it as "fake news". In a social media post on X, the ECI said, "This is fake news. Anyone can download the Electoral Roll for any of 36 States/UTs through this link: This comes after several social media users claimed that ECI has removed the E-Voter Rolls of many states from its website overnight, including Bihar, Haryana, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. These came in response to a press conference held by Rahul Gandhi on August 7, where he claimed that the 2024 Lok Sabha elections were "choreographed" by the EC to benefit the BJP , which he said appeared "immune to anti-incumbency". Citing his party's internal analysis, Gandhi said the Congress expected to win 16 seats in Karnataka but ended up with only nine. He said the Congress investigated seven unexpected losses, zeroing in on Mahadevapura, where he alleged vote theft involving 100,250 votes. Presenting Congress's research on voting in the Mahadevapura Assembly in Karnataka, Rahul Gandhi alleged "vote chori" (vote theft) of 100,250 votes. "Our internal polling told us we would win 16 seats in Karnataka; we won nine. We then focused on seven unexpected losses. We focused on Mahadevapur... All data is 2024 data from the Election Commission; the total votes polled in the Lok Sabha were 6.26 lakhs. The BJP won with 658,915, securing a margin of 32,707. But then we look at Mahadevapura, where Congress polls 115,586 and BJP polls 229,632. Congress wins all Vidhan Sabhas but this one," the Congress leader said. "We found 100,250 votes stolen. Stolen in five different ways. Duplicate voters, fake and invalid addresses, and bulk voters in a single address, in a building with 50-60 people living. But when we go there, there is no record of those people living there. "One family living in that house," he said.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
'New wine in old bottle': EC says Rahul Gandhi is 'recycling' old allegations on issue dismissed by apex court
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday accused Rahul Gandhi of re-cycling old allegations of poll irregularities which were settled by the Supreme Court, and asked the Congress leader to give a written declaration on his claims on wrongful entries in voters' list or tender an apology. Sources in the poll authority dubbed Gandhi's allegations on vote theft in at least three states as a "tired script" and likened it to "new wine in an old bottle." The sources said the issue, first raised by then Madhya Pradesh Congress president Kamal Nath in 2018, was settled by the apex court. The Election Commission also dismissed Gandhi's claims on non-functioning websites. "No issues with Election Commission of India's website. Functioning seamlessly since its launch," the poll authority said in a statement. The Commission said the primary site/link for E-Roll download for all states has been working without any issues since it was launched, and continues to be operational currently as well. The Congress leader hit back, asserting that he has already taken oath in Parliament to uphold the Constitution, indicating that there was no need for him to give a signed declaration to the poll authority on his claims. The sources said in 2018, Congress leaders tried to mislead the Supreme Court by producing documents from a private website to demonstrate that there were mistakes in electoral rolls, contending that the same face was shown for as many as 36 voters. The defects flagged by the Congress leaders were already rectified and the copy of the same was supplied to the party, the sources said, adding that this ground was made to seek the searchable PDF format for electoral rolls. The top court refused to accept the prayer of Kamal Nath. The sources said the Congress leaders were aware that the same trick cannot be repeated in the court, so they tried to mislead people by claiming irregularities in electoral rolls, contending that the same names were occurring at different places. The sources said the name of Aditya Srivastava, which was alleged to be in the electoral rolls of three different states, was rectified months ago. They said instead of availing the legal process, Gandhi tried to sensationalise the issue by making baseless claims before the media. As Gandhi continued with his attack on the EC alleging vote theft in at least three states, the poll panel said if he believes in his analysis and feels that his allegations against it are true, he should have "no problem" in signing a declaration under electoral rules and submit the names wrongfully added or removed from the voters' list. However, if Gandhi does not sign the declaration, it would mean that he does not believe in his analysis and resultant conclusions and "absurd allegations." In which case he should apologise to the nation, the sources said. The chief electoral officers of three states on Thursday asked Gandhi to share the names of electors he claimed were either included or excluded wrongfully from the voter lists along with a signed declaration for the poll authorities to initiate "necessary proceedings" in the matter. In a fact check post on X, the Election Commission said it has not removed voters' list from the websites of the state chief electoral officers and anybody can download the electoral rolls. It was responding to a user's post alleging that e-voter rolls for many states were removed after Thursday's press conference by Gandhi. Addressing a Vote Adhikar rally in Bengaluru on Friday, Gandhi said he has already taken oath in Parliament to uphold the Constitution. "The EC asks me to file an affidavit and give information under oath. I have taken an oath inside the Parliament holding the Constitution. Today when people are questioning the Election Commission based on the data I released, the EC has shut its website," he alleged. At a media briefing on Thursday, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha claimed that there was "vote chori" of 1,00,250 votes in a Karnataka constituency, with 11,965 duplicate voters in the segment, 40,009 voters with fake and invalid addresses, 10,452 bulk voters or single address voters, 4,132 voters with invalid photos, and 33,692 voters misusing Form 6 of new voters.
News18
3 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Rahul Gandhi re-cycling old allegations on issue dismissed by apex court: EC
New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI) The Election Commission on Friday accused Rahul Gandhi of re-cycling old allegations of poll irregularities which were settled by the Supreme Court, and asked the Congress leader to give a written declaration on his claims on wrongful entries in voters' list or tender an apology. Sources in the poll authority dubbed Gandhi's allegations on vote theft in at least three states as a 'tired script" and likened it to 'new wine in an old bottle". The sources said the issue, first raised by then Madhya Pradesh Congress president Kamal Nath in 2018, was settled by the apex court. The Election Commission also dismissed Gandhi's claims on non-functioning websites. 'No issues with Election Commission of India's website. Functioning seamlessly since its launch," the poll authority said in a statement. The Commission said the primary site/link for E-Roll download for all states has been working without any issues since it was launched, and continues to be operational currently as well. The Congress leader hit back, asserting that he has already taken oath in Parliament to uphold the Constitution, indicating that there was no need for him to give a signed declaration to the poll authority on his claims. The sources said in 2018, Congress leaders tried to mislead the Supreme Court by producing documents from a private website to demonstrate that there were mistakes in electoral rolls, contending that the same face was shown for as many as 36 voters. The defects flagged by the Congress leaders were already rectified and the copy of the same was supplied to the party, the sources said, adding that this ground was made to seek the searchable PDF format for electoral rolls. The top court refused to accept the prayer of Kamal Nath. The sources said the Congress leaders were aware that the same trick cannot be repeated in the court, so they tried to mislead people by claiming irregularities in electoral rolls, contending that the same names were occurring at different places. The sources said the name of Aditya Srivastava, which was alleged to be in the electoral rolls of three different states, was rectified months ago. They said instead of availing the legal process, Gandhi tried to sensationalise the issue by making baseless claims before the media. As Gandhi continued with his attack on the EC alleging vote theft in at least three states, the poll panel said if he believes in his analysis and feels that his allegations against it are true, he should have 'no problem" in signing a declaration under electoral rules and submit the names wrongfully added or removed from the voters' list. However, if Gandhi does not sign the declaration, it would mean that he does not believe in his analysis and resultant conclusions and 'absurd allegations". In which case he should apologise to the nation, the sources said. The chief electoral officers of three states on Thursday asked Gandhi to share the names of electors he claimed were either included or excluded wrongfully from the voter lists along with a signed declaration for the poll authorities to initiate 'necessary proceedings" in the matter. In a fact check post on X, the Election Commission said it has not removed voters' list from the websites of the state chief electoral officers and anybody can download the electoral rolls. It was responding to a user's post alleging that e-voter rolls for many states were removed after Thursday's press conference by Gandhi. Addressing a Vote Adhikar rally in Bengaluru on Friday, Gandhi said he has already taken oath in Parliament to uphold the Constitution. 'The EC asks me to file an affidavit and give information under oath. I have taken an oath inside the Parliament holding the Constitution. Today when people are questioning the Election Commission based on the data I released, the EC has shut its website," he alleged. At a media briefing on Thursday, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha claimed that there was 'vote chori" of 1,00,250 votes in a Karnataka constituency, with 11,965 duplicate voters in the segment, 40,009 voters with fake and invalid addresses, 10,452 bulk voters or single address voters, 4,132 voters with invalid photos, and 33,692 voters misusing Form 6 of new voters. PTI NAB GJS ARI (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) 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.
