During a meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) in Delhi, senior leader Rahul Gandhi addressed internal friction, questioning party members for their initial reluctance to back his campaign on “vote theft” and electronic voting machine (EVM) issues.
Key Highlights from the CWC Meeting
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Call to Action on EVMs & SIR: Gandhi criticized leaders who remain “preoccupied with analysis” rather than aggressively raising EVM and electoral integrity issues. He noted that while many within the party initially hesitated, the majority now agree with his stance after two years of campaigning.
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Focus on Electoral Rolls: The discussion comes in the wake of recent reports regarding friction within the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, prompting some CWC members to suggest major protests and rallies.
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Internal Scrutiny and Accountability: Sources indicate that the party is adopting a more rigorous monitoring approach. Leaders’ digital footprints—including their social media timelines, public statements, and amplification of party stances—are being closely watched to evaluate alignment with Gandhi’s directives.
Key Takeaway: Rahul Gandhi’s candid remarks at the CWC underscore ongoing strategic tensions within the Congress party regarding how forcefully to contest electoral processes and institutional transparency.
