On September 18, 2025, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held a press conference in New Delhi accusing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of protecting “vote chors” and undermining democracy. He presented data alleging systematic deletions of voters from electoral rolls in multiple constituencies. (The Siasat Daily)
Gandhi highlighted Aland constituency in Karnataka (2023), claiming 6,018 voter names were deleted, many in areas where Congress has strong support. (The Siasat Daily) He also referred to Maharashtra’s Rajura constituency, asserting that fraudulent additions and deletions were carried out using automated software. (The Siasat Daily)
He urged the Election Commission to respond within one week to data requests made by Karnataka CID, including IP logs, OTP trails, and other audit trails. Gandhi asserted these requests are being stifled because the EC knows who is orchestrating the alleged deletions. (The Siasat Daily) While calling for transparency, Gandhi stated that these allegations are backed by what he alleges is “100% proof.” (The Siasat Daily)
