Are There Any Issues With the ECI Website?

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Key Takeaways
- The ECI confirms no issues with its website.
- Claims of malfunction are unfounded and misleading.
- State-level CEO websites are also operational.
- The ECI emphasizes its commitment to maintaining voter trust.
- Allegations of collusion have been raised but are refuted by the ECI.
New Delhi, Aug 8 (NationPress) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has emphatically dismissed the rumors regarding its website's functionality, confirming that the portal is operating flawlessly and has remained active without any interruptions.
In an official statement, the Commission labeled the circulating claims about website issues as “unfounded accusations” that have led to “unnecessary confusion” among the public.
The ECI emphasized that the primary website for downloading electoral rolls has been consistently accessible and fully operational. This portal serves as the repository for E-Roll data across all states, allowing users to navigate it without any hindrance. “The aforementioned site has been functioning without issues since its inception and continues to operate smoothly,” the ECI stated in its press release.
Furthermore, the Commission indicated that state-level Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) websites, including those from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Haryana, and Rajasthan, are also running effectively. These local portals are integrated with the main ECI website, ensuring centralized and uninterrupted access to voter roll information.
This clarification was issued in response to online discussions and media speculation on Friday about the accessibility of the voter list database. The Commission’s swift response seems designed to dispel doubts and restore public confidence in the digital infrastructure of the electoral process.
The clarification highlights the ECI’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of its online systems amid increasing scrutiny of digital platforms within the electoral arena. The timely response from the electoral body followed allegations made by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who accused the ECI of colluding with the BJP.
During his press conference on Thursday, he presented a case regarding alleged vote theft in Mahadevapura, Karnataka, and accused the poll panel of manipulating the voter list, labeling it as ‘vote theft’.
On Friday, social media users alleged that the ECI had removed e-voter rolls from its website.