Congress leader Rahul Gandhi issued a blistering attack on the Election Commission of India (EC) during a public address in Bihar on Monday, warning that the INDIA bloc will take decisive action against the Chief Election Commissioner and other election officials once it forms governments both at the Centre and in Bihar.

Speaking as part of the Voter Adhikar Yatra, Gandhi accused the Election Commission of overseeing a “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar that, in his words, had been engineered to enable “vote chori” (vote theft) in the run-up to the 2024 general election.

“Give us some time and we will catch this theft in every Assembly and Lok Sabha seat and expose it before the people,” he told the crowd, adding that “the election commissioners are working for the BJP.”

Gandhi likened the SIR process to a “special package” similar to earlier promises made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, implying it was another attempt to mislead the public.

EC Demands Evidence

The comments follow a firm statement from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, who last week issued a seven-day ultimatum to Gandhi, asking him to either submit a signed affidavit providing proof of his claims or retract them.
In a public statement, the CEC demanded detailed information including EPIC (Elector Photo Identity Card) numbers of the voters who were allegedly removed from the rolls.

Rahul Gandhi responded defiantly, saying the issue will not be allowed to fade, and insisted that the people of Bihar will send a clear message that “vote theft will not be tolerated.”

‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ Highlights Allegations From the Ground

The controversy intensified after Gandhi shared a video of his interaction with residents in Aurangabad, where voters claimed their names were deleted from the rolls without proper verification.
He was joined by RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and CPI(ML) leader Dipankar Bhattacharya, who voiced similar concerns over the impartiality of the revision process.

Meanwhile, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar issued a statement urging Gandhi to supply all relevant details in the prescribed official format, noting that the last date for raising objections is September 1, 2025.
The CEO reiterated that booth-level agents of political parties are authorised to file objections if they believe voter deletions were improper.

Rising Tension Ahead of Elections

The heated exchange between the Election Commission and the Opposition has come at a politically sensitive moment, with general elections approaching and opposition parties raising doubts over the integrity of voter lists in key states.
Many opposition leaders argue that the SIR process could tilt the playing field, especially in marginal constituencies.

Rahul Gandhi’s warning signals that the INDIA bloc is likely to make electoral reform and institutional accountability a major campaign theme, pointing to the growing distrust between the EC and the opposition.

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