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Rahul Gandhi Rakes Up EC SIR Controversy, Warns Anti-Incumbency Spares No Party
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News18•24-09-2026, 17:46
Rahul Gandhi Rakes Up EC SIR Controversy, Warns Anti-Incumbency Spares No Party
- •Congress leader Rahul Gandhi commented on the Election Commission's SIR controversy.
- •Gandhi stated that anti-incumbency is a powerful force that affects all political parties.
- •His remarks are part of the ongoing political discussion surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
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Rahul Gandhi remarked that anti-incumbency is a natural part of the political system and does not spare any political party.
The controversy erupted after a report alleged that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally raised objections 14 times over 10 months regarding electoral roll decisions, voter management, and Form 6 changes.
Rahul Gandhi accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of rigging elections and demanded his immediate resignation.
