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Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has recently made serious allegations against the Election Commission. He claimed that in Bihar, Maharashtra, Haryana and Karnataka, there has been manipulation and vote stolen in the voter list. In response to these allegations, the Election Commission has demanded Rahul Gandhi to submit the affidavit (affidavit) signed affidavit (affidavit) in support of its claims within seven days. But the question is that if Rahul Gandhi does not submit an affidavit, what action can the Election Commission take? Come, let’s know about the powers of the Commission and their boundaries.
What action can Election Commission take
The Election Commission of India is a constitutional institution that has the right to hold independent and fair elections under Article 324 of the Constitution. It works to prepare voter list, monitor the election process and ensure following rules. But when a leader makes serious allegations without evidence, what options do the Commission has?
Issue notice
First of all, the Election Commission can issue a formal notice to Rahul Gandhi as he has done earlier. The commission said in its statement that allegations like Rahul Gandhi’s ‘vote theft’ are without evidence and they weaken the credibility of democracy. If Rahul Gandhi does not submit affidavits, the Commission can call his statements ‘baseless’.
Recommendation of legal action
Second, if the matter is serious, the Commission may recommend legal action. However, the powers of the Commission are limited. It cannot remove an MP from their membership or punish directly. If Rahul Gandhi’s statement hurts the dignity of the electoral process, the case can go to court under defamation or Indian Penal Code. But this action will be within the purview of the legal system instead of the Commission.
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