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BJP CMs Defend Election Commission Amidst Opposition Allegations
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News18•27-09-2026, 12:26
BJP CMs Defend Election Commission Amidst Opposition Allegations
  • •The Election Commission stated that while internal deliberations may involve differing views, final decisions, including those on Special Intensive Revision, were unanimously approved by the full three-member Commission.
  • •Rahul Gandhi raised allegations against the poll panel following reports of objections by two Election Commissioners.

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The Election Commission stated that while differing views can arise during internal deliberations, all final decisions, including those regarding the Special Intensive Revision, were unanimously approved by the full three-member Commission.

Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi reportedly raised objections over aspects of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

BJP Chief Ministers have pushed back against the opposition allegations, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hitting out at Rahul Gandhi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma demanding an apology.