Rejecting allegations that the Election Commission lacks independence and is biased, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar mentioned on Thursday that “actions and results” converse louder than phrases.
He additionally mentioned that the ballot panel is conscious of the efforts being made to create a “negative atmosphere” forward of the elections.
Responding to a number of questions concerning the causes for the delay within the announcement of the Gujarat Assembly elections, Kumar mentioned that typically the workforce that loses after a cricket match blames the umpire. “There is no third umpire here. But the results are proof (of the neutrality of the Election Commission),” mentioned the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
“Coming to the bigger question of freedom (commission), action and results speak louder than words. If we say that the results are not correct, it is probably the biggest insult to the Indian voter,” Kumar mentioned.
Assembly elections in Gujarat might be held in two phases on December 1 and 5 and counting might be held on December 8 together with Himachal Pradesh. Out of the whole 182 meeting seats in Gujarat, 89 seats will go to polls on December 1 and the remaining 93 seats on December 5.
Kumar mentioned that for the reason that nation received independence, election after election, numerous meeting elections-results have proven that many instances these criticizing the fee have gotten superb outcomes.
“I don’t need to go into particulars as to what number of instances this has occurred. But any get together or candidate who has raised questions has felt that they need to not have raised this subject because the outcomes have come of their favour.
He mentioned there are situations that earlier than the graduation of elections, the Election Commission (EC) receives “long letters” from events for junk EVMs. “But the same machines give them the desired results. Then the questions are closed, the result is accepted,” Kumar mentioned with out naming the events.
The Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party have questioned the credibility of EVMs in latest instances.
The CEC mentioned that the independence of the Election Commission shouldn’t be new to the Election Commission. “It is a legacy we are proud of. It is the strength of the results declared by our predecessors,” Kumar mentioned.
The Congress on Thursday mentioned the Election Commission ought to give an evidence to the folks of the nation as to why it introduced elections for Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat assemblies on totally different dates, whereas counting of votes for each could be held on the identical day.
Congress’ Gujarat in-charge Raghu Sharma alleged that BJP received time to carry a number of rallies at official expense and public assets have been misused in Gujarat.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
