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Rahul Gandhi’s remarks came ahead of the INDIA bloc's planned march to the Supreme Court on Monday to file a petition over allegations against the Election Commission
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Moneycontrol•12-10-2026, 13:25
Rahul Gandhi Claims 200 Government Officers Are Leaking Inside Information Amid Protests
  • •Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed that around 200 government officers from departments like the ED, CBI, and Ministry of External Affairs are leaking inside information to the opposition.
  • •Gandhi asserted at a press conference in New Delhi that messages have been coming from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and told the poll chief to turn approver.
  • •The remarks were made as anti-CEC protests entered their third day and ahead of the INDIA bloc's planned march to the Supreme Court.
  • •Gandhi accused the Election Commission of undermining India's democratic process and demanded the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner.

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Rahul Gandhi claimed that around 200 government officers from departments including the Enforcement Directorate, Central Bureau of Investigation, and the Ministry of External Affairs were providing the Congress party with inside information.

Rahul Gandhi claimed that messages had been coming from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and stated that he told the poll chief to turn approver, alleging that Kumar had committed a mistake and a crime.

The INDIA bloc planned to march to the Supreme Court on Monday to file a petition over allegations against the Election Commission, alongside gathering at Connaught Place to protest against the poll body.