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ECI Responds to Allegations with Formal Invitation In a significant development, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has invited Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for an official interaction to address his recent allegations of rigging in the Maharashtra Assembly elections , held in 2024. The invitation, confirmed by official sources, was sent via email on June 12 and also physically delivered to Gandhi’s residence . The move comes in response to public accusations made by the senior Congress leader regarding irregularities in the electoral process , particularly in the Nagpur South West constituency —represented by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis . Rahul Gandhi’s Key Allegations Rahul Gandhi, in a series of public statements and a detailed post on social media platform X, has alleged the following: The voter list in Nagpur South West constituency witnessed an 8% growth within just five months . Certain polling booths saw a surge of 20–50% in registered voters. ...

ECI Contemplates Door-to-Door Electoral Roll Verification in Bihar In a significant move aimed at enhancing the credibility and accuracy of the electoral process, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is considering an intensive house-to-house verification during the revision of electoral rolls ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections . This is expected to be one of the most comprehensive voter verification initiatives since the last such effort undertaken in 2004 . Addressing Long-Standing Concerns Over Voter Data Accuracy Over the years, various civil society groups, political stakeholders, and electoral observers have raised concerns about the inclusion of ineligible names and the deletion of legitimate voters from electoral rolls. The proposed exercise aims to eliminate duplicate, erroneous, or outdated entries , while ensuring that genuine voters are not left out . The ECI has consistently reiterated its commitment to a clean and inclusive voter list , ensuring ...