Election Commission Bias: Congress Accuses EC of Favoring BJP
K C Venugopal, Congress General Secretary, criticized the Election Commission for perceived favoritism toward BJP. He alleged the EC issued a swift notice to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over remarks about the PM, while ignoring similar violations by Narendra Modi. Venugopal suggested the EC acts as a BJP department.
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K C Venugopal, Congress General Secretary, has launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, accusing it of operating as a mere extension of the BJP.
He charged that the EC rapidly issued a notice to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge for his comments about the Prime Minister, yet ignored similar infractions by Narendra Modi. Venugopal suggested this reflected a bias within the EC.
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over election rule enforcement and perceived partisanship as Kharge later clarified his remarks were figurative, accusing the PM of undermining democracy.
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