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ECI Row Escalates: BJP CMs Slam Opposition, Yogi Targets Rahul Gandhi
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News18•27-09-2026, 12:24
ECI Row Escalates: BJP CMs Slam Opposition, Yogi Targets Rahul Gandhi
- •The political confrontation over the Election Commission of India (ECI) row has intensified.
- •BJP Chief Ministers have responded to allegations raised by the Opposition.
- •Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has criticized Rahul Gandhi.
- •Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has called on Rahul Gandhi to apologize to the people.
- •The ECI has rejected claims of internal discord, stating decisions were unanimous.
Key Questions Answered
The Election Commission has strongly rejected claims of internal discord, stating that all of its decisions over the past year, including those regarding the Special Intensive Revision, were taken unanimously by the full Commission.
BJP Chief Ministers have pushed back against the opposition, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hitting out at Rahul Gandhi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma demanding an apology.
The controversy arose following reports of objections raised by Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi over certain decisions.
