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Rahul Gandhi questions Election Commission's refusal to meet opposition MPs
The Congress leader accused poll authorities of blocking over 300 opposition parliamentarians from meeting Election Commissioners, releasing video evidence during a protest. The confrontation occurs amid broader disputes over electoral oversight and demands for institutional accountability.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday released video footage challenging the Election Commission's decision to prevent opposition MPs from accessing poll authorities, claiming more than 300 legislators were obstructed en route to a scheduled meeting.
Gandhi, speaking from a protest venue, questioned the rationale behind the Commission's apparent refusal to engage with the cross-party delegation. "Why won't the Election Commissioners meet with us?" he asked, highlighting what the opposition described as an unprecedented restriction on parliamentary access to constitutional bodies.
The incident intensifies an ongoing standoff between the government and opposition parties, which have escalated demands following the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The opposition has linked the meeting attempt to broader concerns regarding electoral integrity and institutional autonomy.
Opposition parties have signalled their intention to sustain protests and demonstrations until substantive responses address their grievances. The deadlock reflects deepening tensions over the functioning of India's electoral machinery and the relationship between political leadership and constitutional institutions tasked with overseeing elections.